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Families, Children and Alcoholism

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2024

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Abstract

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In dealing with alcohol abuse, a focus on the family is of importance.Conversely, in dealing with problematic children or families there is goodreason to recognise the possibility of alcohol abuse. Awareness of the possibleadaptiveness of alcohol in the family may assist the professional in helping thefamily to move.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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