In 1983 author Janet G. Woititz listed, in her book “Adult Children of Alcoholics”, thirteen characteristics most adult children have in common. This list is also known as the “A.C.O.A. Characteristic List” by many adult children. The 13 Characteristics of A.C.O.A. Adult children of alcoholics guess at what normal behavior is. Adult children of alcoholics […]
Al-Anon Can Help Resolve Some of the Past Family Issues
We can easily recognize how alcohol affects the drinker. It’s not as easy for family and friends to recognize how the drinker’s behavior has affected them. These questions put together by Al-Anon can help you identify the effects of someone else’s drinking. If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, Al‑Anon Family Groups may […]
Core Issues For Children of Alcoholics
The phrase Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) refers to those individuals who were adversely impacted by familial alcoholism. An ACOA is an individual who experiences a recognizable, diagnosable reaction to familial alcoholism. These individuals are particularly vulnerable to certain emotional, physical, and spiritual problems. There are identifiable core issues that ACOA’s experience. Control is one […]