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Children of Alcoholic Parents

07/07/08 | by sapphireplatinm [mail] | Categories: Alcohol

I found a very interesting quiz online that I recommend checking out if you grew up with one or both parents having a problem with alcohol. I've been very interested in learning about this lately, as I have an alcoholic parent, and I had no idea how tremendously this was affecting my life all along. I was amazed how accurate some of these questions are. The article is found here, and posted below:


Adult Children of Alcoholics Screening Quiz
Have You Been Affected More Than You Realize?
By Buddy T, About.com
Created: November 26, 2004
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Steven Gans, MD.

Did you grow up with a problem drinker? Those who grow up in homes where there is alcohol abuse or alcoholism are sometimes affected in ways they do not even realize.
By answering these 20 Questions you may be able to determine if you have been affected by someone else's drinking and how much you have been affected. The secret to taking this quiz is total honesty with yourself.
The quiz is totally confidential and anonymous; your results are not recorded, only you will see them. This quiz is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis or consultation. It is presented as a tool to help you self-assess your situation and decide whether or not you may need outside help.

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