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Adult Children Of Alcoholics (ACOA): Trauma, Struggles, And Coping Mechanisms
Many adults who grew up in homes touched by substance use issues (sometimes described as“adult children of alcoholics or ACOAs”) have certain common traits. Some of them are shown in the infographic. These personality traits, feelings, and relationship patterns are self-destructive in nature. And an adult child of an alcoholic cannot function properly in some aspects of his or her life. Of course, every individual is different, and not all people have the same symptoms. Some abuse alcohol or drugs themselves, while others stay away from substances. Some can not build healthy relationships (with friends, partners, colleagues). Still, others become quite successful in regards to their life choices and professional careers.
If you are the child of an alcoholic and you do struggle with some issues, AddictionResourceauthors offer you several options to choose from. At first, ACOAs go online as the Net has an abundance of information. Some read books specifically on the topic in question. Others decide not to cope with it alone and take advantage of available resources. A support group can be right what you need as an ACOA. There, you can meet people experiencing the same feelings and can understand what you have gone through. It’s also a place where you can learn new effective skills to cope.
