Why do my parents keep drinking too much?

Adults have trouble dealing with their problems too. But if you are worried about your parent's drinking or drug use, he or she might have a disease – alcoholism or a drug addiction. These illnesses can cause a loss of control and serious emotional and mental complications that require professional help and counseling.

Visit the National Association for Children of Alcoholics or Alateen Web sites for more information and help. Or call the NineLine anonymous hotline – 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-999-9999. Your parents can also seek help by calling NCADI at 1-800-788-2800.

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source: www.AboveTheInfluence.org