ALCOHOLISM

Alcoholism: A medical condition in which someone frequently drinks too much alcohol and becomes unable to live a normal and healthy life.

WHY TO EDUCATE FAMILIES

• Alcoholism does not only affect the abuser but the family and friends as well.
• It's good to know how to consult the family member.
• Good to know how to be patient with the recovery process.

DECISIONS:

• Talk to family about consulting the alcoholic.
• Rehab
• Divorce
• Child privileges to see family member.

LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES:

• Drug rehab Warren
• Recovery Treatment Program Detroit Mi
• Right Path Drug Rehab Detroit
• Detroit Central City Community Mental Health, Inc.
• American Drug Rehab Centers Detroit Mi

There's sometimes a weird benefit to having an alcoholic, violent father. He really motivated me in that I never wanted to be anything like him~ Dean Koontz

SOURCES

• https://ncadd.org/family-friends/alcohol-and-drug-abuse-affects-everyone-in...
• www.americandrugtestingcenter.com/our-locations/michigan/american-drug-Reha...
• www.sharinc.org

QUESTIONS

• What kind of stress do you think an alcoholic puts on family members?
• How do you think you could help as a son or daughter?