Broken promises of the past tell them that trusting someone will backfire on them in the future.
They may spend their lives avoiding conflict or confrontation of any kind, worrying that it could turn violent.
Consequently, they may avoid social situations, have difficulty making friends, and isolate themselves.
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It can cause problems in their relationships with friends, family members, and romantic partners.
When both parents have AUD, teens may be at still higher risk.
They are also more likely to display rule-breaking, aggressiveness, and impulsivity (externalizing behaviors) in childhood.
This could be related in part to the behavior issues among children of parents with an AUD.
It could also be complicated by other family circumstances.
Therapists and other mental health professionals with experience dealing with addiction can help.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
If your family is affected by alcohol use, it is important to seek help.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Alcohol use in families.
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