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Families, Children and Alcoholism

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 February 2024

Maurie Hasen
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Abstract

In dealing with alcohol abuse, a focus on the family is of importance.Conversely, in dealing with problematic children or families there is goodreason to recognise the possibility of alcohol abuse. Awareness of the possibleadaptiveness of alcohol in the family may assist the professional in helping thefamily to move.

Type
Research Article
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Children Australia , Volume 6 , Issue 2 , Winter 1981 , pp. 14 - 17
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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