Children of persons with alcohol dependence syndrome: risks and resilience, theories and interventions
Journal Title: Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Children of persons with alcohol dependence syndrome (ADS) are susceptible to develop various psychosocial problems and carry them into their later life. They are at-risk group to develop alcohol and other drug use-related complications in their life. Studies have reported that despite adversities in their life, a few children grew into competent adults. These children are observed to have resilience, which in other hand significantly influence the overall development of any given person. Current paper shed light on theories, vulnerability, resilience, and available intervention packages related to children of parents with ADS.
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Mutharaju Arelingaiah, R Dhanasekara Pandian, E Sinu
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