Published: drmaliecoyne.ie
Author: Dr. Malie Coyne

Partially derived from:

http://www.askaboutalcohol.ie/helpful-resources/leaflets/your-family-and-alcohol.pdf

We need to increase awareness of the impact of parental alcohol misuse on children’s developmental, physical and emotional outcomes and support parents in giving their children the best head start in life.

The impact of alcohol misuse on a child can be devastating, which can range from emotional abuse to physical abuse to neglect and even death. It can also have a profound impact on the parent-child attachment, family relationships, on the child’s development, sense of identity, self-confidence, and overall emotional wellbeing.

However, blaming and stigmatizing parents is NOT the way forward.Continue reading→