High Risk Family Health Assessment and Promotion

High-Risk Family Assessment Health Promotion

Children of alcoholics and of individuals who abuse other substances are reported as a population "without a clear definition." (COAF.org, 2012) Behavior in families where alcohol and other drugs are abused is characterized by unpredictability and unclear modes of communication with chaos defining the family life and home environment. The range of behavior is stated to be such that is "from loving to withdrawn to crazy." (COAF.org, 2012) There may be little in the way of structure and rules and these are at best inconsistent and even nonexistent in some homes. Children do not know that the behavior and mood of their parents is based upon the volume of alcohol they have consumed or the amount of drugs that they have taken and the result is children that are scared and lack security. These children spend much time...
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