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The author discusses his use of the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous in recovering from the psychological and spiritual effects of being raised by an alcoholic mother. He describes his use of church as an escape from life and the emotional cycles he went through that he did not know how to break. He explains conceptualizations of the divine he heard in 12-step meetings which used the term God as an acronym.

An interview is presented with author and poet Eileen Myles is presented. She discusses a book that she is writing about her first dog, explores her father's struggles with alcoholism and his death at the age of 44, and examines the differences between her works of fiction and nonfiction. Several of her books, including "Chelsea Girls," "Cool for You," and "Not Me," are also mentioned.

The article reports on television news anchor Craig Melvin. Topics include his work on the morning television show "Today," his reconnection with his now-sober father, and his book "Pops."

We are just beginning to learn more about heavy drinking, and putting behind us old notions of alcoholism. The Children of Alcoholics (COAs) is a rapidly growing group that reaffirms previous movements for bringing new insight into the effects onchildren of alcoholics. Alcohol is even more insidious than previously thought, but with the right kind of help its terrible damage to nonalcoholics need not be permanent. INSET: Heredity and drinking..

The article discusses a disorder called dissociative fugue, a subtype of dissociative amnesia. It explores the association between dissociative amnesias and memory loss for traumatic experiences. Two main symptoms that distinguish a fugue from other dissociative disorders are identified. Also discussed is the association between dissociative amnesias and stress.

The article presents a biography of English philosopher Thomas Hobbes. Topics discussed include Hobbes insight into human agency, which is the capacity to use information to control action, his conception of the idea of artificial people, and his early years being abandoned by his alcoholic father into the care of his brother, a well-to-do glover.

The article presents a discussion with actress and model Brooke Shields regarding her career and her relationship with her alcoholic mother, Teri, which is presented in her memoir "There Was a Little Girl." Topics include Brooke's first modeling job at 11 months in an Ivory Soap commercial which led to Teri becoming her manager, the public's criticism of Teri regarding Brook'e controversial role in the film "Pretty Baby," in which she had nude scenes as a child prostitute at age 11, and Teri's control over Brooke's love life and relationships with men such as actors Dean Cain and Liam Neeson.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of having an alcoholic father and the pain that the situation caused to his whole family.

An essay is presented on the Alcoholics Anonymous mutual aid program. The author describes the effect the program had on his childhood, detailing how his mother left his father for his father's sponsor and his experiences with his stepfather, who ran a halfway house. The formation of Alcoholics Anonymous by Bill Wilson, Alcoholic's Anonymous' moral viewpoints, and the medical theory of alcoholism as a disease are also included.

The article focuses on the life-changing events of Jack Poole, the developer and chairman of Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic (VANOC) in Vancouver, British Columbia. It reveals the two important values instilled to him by his alcoholic father and reveals his early marriage with Marilyn Pollock and the death of their third son. It cites the various his employment in construction businesses and asserts on the issue of his appointment of John Furlong to manage the VANOC.

Drug use has a significant negative impact on the ability of parents to provide safe care for children and an outcome of this is the entry of some of these children into out-of-home care. This poses particular challenges for service providers, not only because of the complex nature of addiction, but also the many other issues facing these families. This paper reports on studies conducted by the Western Australian Department for Community Development in 2004 and 2007 which explored parental drug and alcohol use as a contributing factor in applications to the Children's Court for protection orders. The results of the 2004 study showed that parental drug and alcohol use was the second most common contributing factor in protection applications after neglect. It was also confirmed that drug and alcohol use rarely occurs in isolation, with strong links identified to neglect and domestic violence, as well as other factors, including physical abuse and homelessness/transient lifestyle. The 2007 follow-up study further highlighted the co-existence of parental drug and alcohol use and domestic violence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers a look at the challenges facing children of drug addicts and alcoholics and how grandparents can help them. It emphasizes the significance of grandparents in supporting their grandchildren incase their child is afflicted. It describes the psychological condition and personality characteristics that are common in children of alcoholics. It also provides tips for grandparents on supporting and helping their grandchildren.

The article looks at several efforts in the U.S. to warn and educate families about the risks of methamphetamine use. It mentions that the Drug Endangered Children are designed to coordinate the activities and responsibilities of all agencies that may be involved at a drug scene or in a meth-related crisis intervention. The Children of Alcoholics Foundation has created a guide "Ties That Bind," to help support caregivers dealing with parental substance abuse issues.

The article reports that an intensive-training initiative is helping New York City addiction treatment professionals enhance their knowledge of the city's child welfare system, seeking to yield better coordination of services between the two systems toward strengthening families and mitigating the need for foster care placement. The Child Welfare Leadership Development Institute is a rigorous, yearlong training program for senior managers, clinical supervisors and line staff from select New York City treatment programs. The institute, the brainchild of the Children of Alcoholics Foundation under the addiction treatment organization Phoenix House, is coordinated with the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and New York City's Administration for Children's Services. INSET: How one agency benefited from training.

Features the stories of three women on growing up with parents who are alcoholics. How Marcy Bennett, an aspiring actress and singer in New York City got over her experience of living with an alcoholic stepfather; Experiences of Sally Randall, an employee in the entertainment industry on living with an alcoholic mother; How Libby Shelton, a retail manager got over her alcoholism.

Discusses the health impact of parental drinking problem on children. Number of children in the United States who are living in a household with an alcoholic adult; Risks of parental drinking; Why pediatricians should address parental problems; National agencies or organizations that offers help or information regarding drinking problems. INSETS: Monique's story: Part 1;Monique's story: Part 2;Getting assistance or further information.

Advises children on how to help people close to them address the issue of their being an alcoholic and how to help themselves.

One woman's account of her positive experiences as a participant in an Adult Children of Alcoholics Al-Anon group. Statistics on Al-Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous; Growth of Al-Anon into a cultural movement.

Focuses on children of alcoholics and problems they develop. Rates of alcoholism; Origins of alcoholism; Controlling and curing alcoholism; Facades worn by children of alcoholics; Roles children play.

One woman's account of being a child with an alcoholic parent. How she coped with parental alcoholism, as one of 22 million Americans who grow up with alcoholic parents. Symptoms and examples of drinking problems explained; Book list included.

Presents the stories of three teenage girls whose parents are alcoholics. Loneliness; Dealing with parents' alcoholism; Seeking help.

Children of alcoholics may not show emotional trauma but it can linger for a lifetime. An estimated 28 million Americans are suffering from effects of living with an alcoholic parent. Researchers are now coming up with ideas for solutions. Common roles, healing strategy, treatment needs, research, examples.

Discusses problems for the children of alcoholic or drug-addicted parents. The painful effect of alcoholism on children; How young children sense that their is a problem, but do not understand it; The unpredictability of the children's lives; The role of the parent who is not addicted; How children learn to act quietly without causing problems and deaden their emotions; The troubles families have while adjusting to a recovered parent; The dangers of the children falling into alcoholism; How to help children of alcoholics. INSET: Finding help.

A reprint is presented from the Kelly Bear website. It discusses children who live with adults who abuse alcohol or drugs, noting that this applies to one in six children. It notes that such students are at high risk for social and emotional problems, despite not being identified as such. They come from all socioeconomic groups and show a wide range of development. Signs to look for are listed. Ways for counselors to help include class discussion, small support groups and referral.

Presents the author's reflections about his alcoholic father. Circumstances leading to divorce of the author's parents and his father's depression; Improbable description of his father as a beautiful sight during a dive into a river.

Offers advice to Christian teenagers. Disapproval of dancing in the church where one belongs; Coping with an alcoholic father; Doctrine of the Holy Trinity; Calling for mission work.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being a child of alcoholic parents.

Reports findings which suggest that children of alcoholics have a tendency to dislike the smell of alcohol. How Julie Mennella and Pamela Garcia conducted an experiment using toys scented with ethanol to test babies' reaction to the odor; Details of the study as conducted at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Discusses how a child deals with alcoholism in the family. Children's need for stability, consistency and structure; Response to an alcoholic parent; Common problems of children of alcoholics; Ways to stop alcoholism.

Examines the world that the children of alcoholics live in and how it affects them. Roles children must play. INSET: Parents can be children of alcoholics, too.;Straight talk for....

Reports on the life of a American family that were victims of alcohol abuse and how they recovered. Activities that the mother never got involved in; Arguments between mother and daughter due to alcohol; Feelings of embarrassment about her mother; How the mother got into the Alcoholics Anonymous program; Daughter joined Alateen; What Alateen teaches; Result of the mother's recovery; How the daughter dealt with the problem as a child; What the situation did for the daughter.

Discusses the childhood memories of those who grew up with alcoholic parents. The past presents itself; Common characteristics of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA); Telling someone your past; The power to hurt and the power to heal; Where to get help; Recovery.

Recounts a teenage girl's life with parents who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. Feelings of hatred towards the mother; Behavior of parents when drunk; Efforts to hide parents' use of alcohol and drugs from other people; Impact on schoolworks; Separation of parents; Involvement in Ala-Teen, a support group for teens with alcoholic parents; Agreement of father to undergo rehabilitation.

Discusses the problems of living with an alcoholic parent. Alcoholism, a disease that affects a person's body and mind and makes them want to drink too much; Al-Anon helps family and friends of alcoholics; Alateen, for teenagers who are having problems with a parent who drinks. INSET: Help for families..

Discusses issues surrounding and characteristics of adult children of alcoholics. Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA); Breaking the silence; Coping mechanisms. INSET: Where to find help.;Indications of alcoholic patterns..

The author reflects on his binge drinking as a gay man, and how it lead to a life centered around alcohol. He compares his alcohol use to that of his father which influenced him to choose sobriety. The author also mentions how overuse of alcohol affected his self-esteem, making him feel less of a boyfriend, son, and dog owner.

The article offers information on a radio program on BBC iPlayer that deals with the children psychology who have alcohol dependent parents.

Information about the weekly meetings of the Fort Worth group, an extension of Alateen, at the basement of the Fort Worth church in Texas is presented, whose topics during discussions center on living with alcoholic parents. According to the author, Alateen is an organization founded in Pasadena, California in 1957 to help teenagers whose adolescence is scarred by alcoholic parents. It also states that the weekly Alateen sessions are under the guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Statistics are given regarding the number of kids removed from the home attributed to substance use issues in Florida; number of children in the foster care system nationwide; and number of children who were removed from the home for circumstances involving parents' alcohol use.