Chapter 3

Children of Alcoholic Parents. Coun 545: Youth at Risk. August 5, 2012 Children of Alcoholic Parents. Statistics and Affects. An estimated 9,700,000 children (or 15% of the 66 million children) 17 years of age or younger are living with an adult diagnosed with alcohol abuse or dependence in the past year (Lambie & Sias, 2005). ................
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