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Psychology

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2008

Cleveland State University

Alcoholics -- Family relationships

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Examining The Social And Emotional Impact Of Substance Use On The Users' Family Members, Steven Phillip Beyer Jan 2008

Examining The Social And Emotional Impact Of Substance Use On The Users' Family Members, Steven Phillip Beyer

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Alcohol use is a multibillion dollar problem in the United States that has been linked to higher rates of anxiety, depression and maladjustment within families. Most studies examining the impact of alcohol use in these areas focus on individuals within treatment facilities. This study extended that research to examine the effects of social and emotional effects of alcohol use on a greater sample of the population, the family members of alcohol users. This study examined the relationships between family alcohol use and higher rates of depression, anxiety, and maladjustment. The data was expected to follow one of two general patterns. …