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Adolescents with Alcoholic Parents, 2008.
This paper discusses the abnormal behavior of adolescents with alcoholic parents.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper explains that research indicates that adolescents of alcoholic parents are prone to developing abnormal behavior due to environmental, cognitive and biological influences. The author points out that mental disorders, such as depression or anxiety, are common side effects of adolescents who are subjected to an environment where the parents are alcoholics. The paper states that children from these homes often demonstrate behavioral problems, such as stealing and fighting, and often are diagnosed as having conduct disorders. The author underscores that children of alcoholic parents are raised in an environment where alcohol consumption compensates for the lack of social skills. The paper states that these children suffer academically because of the parent's lack of support for their child at school. The author stresses the importance of identifying protective factors and educating society to reduce the hazards of abnormal behavior in children of alcoholic parents.
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"Along with environmental factors, children of alcoholics can suffer from cognitive misperceptions and dichotomous thinking. For example, when children experience feelings of guilt due to their parents drinking and assume that it is their fault, this is a form of illogical and dichotomous thinking. The children develop illogical thought patterns and self-blame primarily due to their parents not taking responsibility for their drinking, which will eventually lead to abnormal behaviors by the child."
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Alcoholic Parents and Adolescents, 2002.
This paper discusses the negative effects of parental alcohol abuse upon developing adolescents.
2,865 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 59.95
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This paper explains that adolescence is a tough period especially for child-parent relationship, and the problem is compounded if the parent is alcoholic. The paper states that in alcoholics are more likely to marry partners who abuse alcohol; therefore, the child is at a genetic risk to inherit a genetic inclination toward alcoholism through the combined lineage of the father and the mother. The author believes that the most adverse outcome that occurs is the distortion of an adolescent?s perception of how families should be like.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Parenting Skills
Marital Relations and Family Environment
Setting an Example
Summary and Conclusion
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"Beginning with conduct disorders, there is usually a positive relation between parental alcoholism and conduct disorders, especially in male offspring. This is primarily due to the disharmony and the environmental disruption caused by parental alcoholism. Secondly, just as older studies found a higher predominance of hyperkinetic children with alcoholic fathers; recent studies continue to support these findings. Moreover, prenatal exposure to alcohol is also positively associated with hyperactivity. Thirdly and perhaps, the most everlasting effect of alcohol abuse among parents over adolescents is the probability that the children themselves get into the same habit of problem drinking or substance abuse. There have been some positive results found in studies investigating the relationship between parental alcoholism and alcohol abuse in adolescents. One study revealed that children of alcoholic parents were more likely to get involved with abuse of other substances like cannabis, speed and cocaine. A more recent study also reported a higher use of alcohol and other substances."
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Alcoholic Parents, 2004.
An analysis of the effects of alcoholic parents on their children's education.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of alcoholism. The paper discusses its adverse effects on families, friends, and society. The paper presents an emphasis on the deleterious effects the disease can have on the education of children with alcoholic parents. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Children of alcoholic parents begin to experience the adverse effects as soon as they are conceived. There has been much research devoted to the impact of alcoholism on the unborn. According to Tresa M. Roebuck and her colleagues at San Diego State University, prenatal alcohol exposure can have devastating and long-lasting effects on fetal development that extend into later life. These effects include physical anomalies, as well as cognitive and behavioral impairments with outcomes ranging in severity from perinatal death to more subtle behavioral problems. Despite the range of problems that can result, Roebuck et al. note that one clearly defined outcome of heavy prenatal alcohol exposure is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), which is characterized by pre- and/or postnatal growth deficiency, craniofacial anomalies, and evidence of central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction (Roebuck, Mattson & Riley 1998)."
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Adolescent Alcohol Abuse, 2004.
This paper explores the treatment of alcohol abuse in adolescents in New Zealand.
3,714 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 70.95
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This paper examines how the impact of alcohol abuse by New Zealand adolescents is a complex puzzle affecting the individual, family and society as a whole. In New Zealand today, more adolescents are using and abusing alcohol more often and in larger amounts than ever before. The impact of this drinking by teens is reflected in the public health system and in New Zealand?s high schools. It seeks to explore the nature of alcohol abuse in adolescence and considers treatment and prevention issues for adolescents experiencing alcohol abuse. Where as there is broad range of treatment and prevention perspectives, the relationship of the family in treatment and prevention is the focus of this paper.
Outline
Adolescence and Alcohol Abuse
Treatment of Adolescents Who Abuse Alcohol
Prevention of Adolescents Who Abuse Alcohol
Conclusions
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"The use of alcohol during adolescence has unique significance. Adolescents may be defined on the basis of biological, psychosocial and statutory criteria. However the commonly held definition is people of the age 12 to 18 years being adolescent to young adult. The teen will be responding to pressure from peers as he or she attempts to find their place in their social group. Adolescence is a time of socially deviant behaviors and it is note worthy that the use of alcohol or other drugs may be part of the normal attempts to accomplish the developmental tasks of adolescents. This impacts on the complexity of assessment when attempting the find a view of the alcohol use within the murky web of adolescence."
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Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Use, 2002.
Looks at factors that contribute to adolescent drug and alcohol use.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper reviews several studies looking at the causes of adolescent drug and alcohol use. The paper explains that the studies revealed that factors related adolescent drug use fell into two major categories: external, or environmental, and internal, which are the qualities of the individual. The paper then explains and examines these two categories and the implications of the studies. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for children to bond to peers, parents, and others who have drug-resistant attitudes. A successful bond to wholesome individuals will yield adolescents with good habits, and possibly an invulnerability to drug and alcohol use. The paper also concludes that a strong positive relationship between parents and their children will lead to low drug and alcohol use. It also comes down to the internal cues of the individual. A person with low self-esteem is at a higher risk of being an alcohol or drug abuser.
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"Parental attitudes and substance use also have been linked with adolescent drug use. Several studies indicate that when adolescents perceive that their parents' attitude toward substance use is favorable, they also tend to use substances at a higher rate. Previous studies have found that parental drinking patterns were predictors of frequent and heavy drinking in adolescent offspring. This link was backed up several years later when a team of researchers found that youths whose parents had drinking problems also tended to be heavier drinkers in high school."
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Recognition of Adolescent Alcoholism, 2000.
The hypothesis of identifying and treating alcoholism among teenagers and young children.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper provides a hypothesis and recommendations for the early recognition of adolescent alcoholism. It shows how by identifying and treating the early warning signs of alcoholism among adolescents, action can be taken to deter the onset of those problems symptomatic of adolescent alcoholism. Through a literature review, it analyzes the the symptoms most obviously associated with adolescent alcoholism including the effects of substance-abusing families and the evaluation of problems experienced by children of different ages in relation to alcohol.
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"Children under five years of age are at increased risk for hypoglycemia. Additionally, the rapid development of coma is a significant risk in alcohol intoxication and in cold weather could lead to fatal hypothermia. Preschool-aged children eliminate ethanol twice as fast as do adults and young teenagers tend to eliminate it at the adult rate. In children eleven to sixteen years of age alcohol intoxication closely resembles that of adults. Mild acidosis of a respiratory or metabolic origin and mild hypokalaemia are common in young teenaged children. Generally the recommended treatment is fluid replacement with glucose containing fluids and follow-up."
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Adolescent Alcoholism, 1990.
This paper discusses teenage drinking in U.S.: Definition of problem, review of literature and suggested solutions.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 12 sources, £ 38.95
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"Alcohol is the most widely used drug in America. It is over twice as popular among college students as marijuana and over five times as popular as cocaine. Yet the general perception is that these other drugs are a more serious problem. In 1988, more than 10,000 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 died as a result of its use. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the growing problem of adolescent alcoholism in America. Included in the research will be a definition of the problem, a review of the facts, statistics and studies developed on the problem and suggested solutions.
As a misunderstood drug, alcohol has received the least publicity. Yet, .... therapist and acknowledged expert on children of alcoholics, except for a brief period in the 1960s, alcohol has always been the number-one drug ... "
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Alcohol Addiction and Adolescents, 2007.
A discussion of the issues concerning alcohol consumption among Australia's youth.
2,703 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 29 sources, MLA, £ 56.95
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This paper explores the misuse of alcohol among adolescents in Australia. It primarily describes the patterns of teenage alcohol consumption and discusses the influence of Australian culture on teenagers' perception of alcohol use. The paper then analyzes several theories relating to the aetiology of alcohol use and attempts to identify the major reasons why so many adolescents choose to drink.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Looking at Statistics
Literature Review
The Drinking Culture in Australia
Conclusion
Appendices
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"While there is widespread recognition of the problem of alcohol abuse among adolescents, the causes for such behaviour remain contentious. In 2001, the National Drug Strategy Household Survey reported that approximately two-thirds of 14-17 year-olds used alcohol, with almost one-fifth admitting that they consumed alcohol on a regular basis, while the Australian Temperament Project (ATP) revealed that some 25 percent of 13-14 year-olds had used alcohol within the previous month. The project also reported a serious increase in the amount of adolescents using alcohol, with 60 percent of 15-16 year-olds, and 85 percent of 17-18 year-olds, having consumed alcohol within the past month (Smart, Vassallo, Sanson, Richardson, Dussuyer et al.2003)."
"The misuse of alcohol among adolescents is an increasingly serious problem. Although it has been shown that many teenagers do not suffer from alcohol-related problems (Bonomo, Coffey, Wolfe, et al., 2001), there exists a large sub-group who engage in dangerous levels of drinking."
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Alcohol Consumption and Adolescents, 2002.
An overview of the problem of teen alcohol consumption.
2,324 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper examines how alcohol abuse among adolescents is a problem that must be addressed. It looks at how it affects families, friends, neighbors, employers, acquaintances, and many others and how it is closely linked to some of the most difficult social issues, including crime, homelessness, teen pregnancy, and domestic violence. It discusses the ways in which parental support and other alcoholism treatments, which include support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, rehabilitation centers, and counselors, can all help to reduce the problem.
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"The pervasiveness of teenage alcohol misuse is a major concern, as it is associated with teen drinking with accidents, suicide, violent behavior, high-risk sex, and emotional problems. Parents, communities, and governments have tried to control teen alcohol consumption along with consumption of other drugs. However, efforts in the United States to decrease drug use have focused on preventing initiation or otherwise eliminating consumption. While this strategy has resulted in significant reductions in the onset of illicit drug use, it has had little impact on teen alcohol use."
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Alcohol Consumption and Adolescents, 2004.
Summary and analysis of studies on underage drinking.
2,272 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 48.95
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This paper looks at different research, studies, and statistics regarding teenage alcohol consumption in America. The paper looks at which gender tends to drink the most, the reasons why teens drink, and the problems associated with adolescent drinking, as well as what parents can do to to prevent their teens from drinking alcohol.
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"Although the legal drinking age in the United States is 21, studies reveal that nearly one-fourth of all alcohol sold in the U.S. is consumed by people under the age of 20 (Greene, 2002). According to experts at Columbia University's National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, approximately 30 percent of today?s high school students binge drink (consume five drinks in a row) at least once a month and that teenage drinking represents a $27 billion dollar annual business in the US."
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Alcohol Use in Adolescence, 2005.
A discussion of the developmental perspective on alcohol use during adolescence.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper takes a closer look at a recent academic article that suggests that there are a complex array of factors that dictate one's predilection to alcohol during the eventful causeway between youth and adulthood. Although unnecessarily technical at times, the article reviewed does argue effectively for individualized interventions to assist those suffering from alcoholic over-indulgence.
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"J.E. Schulenberg's and J.L. Maggs' article is an informative and comprehensive look at the pernicious effects of alcohol abuse upon the lives of young adolescents entering the college milieu for the first time. This paper will summarize the article; explore how this article expands our base of knowledge about the subject; and - not least of al - lead us towards some important conclusions vis-a-vis drug abuse and the young men and women who populate our college campuses."
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Parental Alcoholism, 2002.
This paper explores the effects of alcoholism on the child.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 30.95
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An article on the effects of parental alcoholism on the development of the child.
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The Adult Child of an Alcoholic, 2003.
Examines the family dynamics in the case of adults who have alcoholic parents.
2,759 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 57.95
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This paper looks at the adult child of an alcoholic. It includes the family dynamics and roles each member plays in the family of the alcoholic. The paper also includes definitive personality traits which extensive research has found in most adults who grew up on homes with alcoholic parents. The paper includes a personal perspective.
Paper Outline:
Family Rules
Rigidity
Silence
Denial
Isolation
Family Roles
The Family Hero
The Scapegoat
The Lost Child
The Mascot
Characteristics of the AcoA
References
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"Denial is an unconscious rejection of an unacceptable reality. Denial plays a central role in the life of every alcoholic family. The first and most basic lie is the family's denial of the problem. For CoAs, accepting their parents' denial is the path to peace and openly rejecting it is the gravest of offenses (Deutsch, 1982). Children are taught to ignore the behavior of the alcoholic and pretend that nothing is wrong; they are taught to pretend they are 'normal'. Inside feelings rarely match what family members are feeling on the inside. Denial becomes embedded in the CoA. Denial continues on into adulthood. AcoAs denial stems from an internal preoccupation with avoiding pain. Once the real source of feelings is denied, pain becomes source less, and therefore all the more difficult to acknowledge (Cermak, 1988). For children, denial becomes extremely important."
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Alcoholism, 2004.
Research study on the subject of alcoholism within families, or what is known as parental alcoholism.
9,500 words (approx. 38.0 pages), 27 sources, APA, £ 134.95
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This study focuses on the effects and consequences alcoholic parents have on adult children. A major part of this study is a comparison and analysis made on adult children with alcoholic parents and adult children with non-alcoholic parents. The paper also includes the result of a survey conducted on college students, which provides the data used for analysis. Furthermore, to demonstrate that parental alcoholism is a problem not specific to a particular society, and that it is a problem being faced by many families worldwide, multicultural aspects of the subject are included.
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"The effect of alcoholism is most visible in the adolescence period of a child with alcoholic parents. This is due to the fact that the period of adolescence is where the social ability of a child to interact and relate with others in a mature manner starts to develop. Also, it is the period where the viewpoint and attitude of a child towards the nature of other people and his environment starts to establish."
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