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During the past few years a great deal of attention has been focused on the disease of alcoholism. It has been correctly identified as one of the leading health problems facing our nation.

Along with this recognition has come a desire to do something to change the bleak situation and a multitude of treatment programs have come into being. These programs range from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) to a variety of inpatient and outpatient counseling services.

While the devastating effects of alcoholism on those who suffer from the disease have been widely publicized, until recently another profoundly harmed group has been overlooked: the children of alcholics.

Children of Alcoholics (COA) grow up in an atmosphere which is markedly different from that of kids raised in a normally functioning family. Because of the unpredictability of the alcoholic’s moods and hehav

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