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Page 1: The Ombudsmans Expert Group Children of Alcoholics

The Ombudsmans Expert Group  

Children of Alcoholics

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Why children of alcoholics?

• One in every four children grows up with alcoholism1.

– Living with at least one close family member who is an alcoholic.

• Hidden problem and affects all level og society.

• Creates stress and insecurity.

• Can  experience  prolonged  effects  due  to  their 

circumstances.

• Are experts in their own situations.

1. Grant, B. F. (2000). Estimates of US Children Exposed to Alcohol Abuse and Dependence in the Family. American Journal of Public Health, 90, 112-126. 

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The expert group• Partnership with SAA - National Center of Addiction Medicine.

– Saa provides therapy for children of alcoholics.

• 8 youth asked to participate in the group.– Between 14 – 18 years old. 

– Equal gender distribution.

– Had all received therapy from SAA.

• 6 meetings  in 4 months. – Psychologist from SAA always available during that period. 

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Procedure

World Café• Relaxed atmosphere.

• Café style.

Two hour meetings• Important to keep the time 

frame.

• Refreshments, refreshments. 

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The result

• Categorized into themes

• Family and friends.

• School and education

• Anxiety and uncertainty

• Strength

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• Increase education about alcohol and drug abuse  for children and adults. Such education should not only be based on youth consumption,  it  also  needs  to  include  what  can  be  done  if someone close to the children has the problem. 

• Make available information on alcohol and drug abuse and the assistance that is available for children and their families. 

• Encourage  families  and professionals  to  talk  to  children  living with  alcoholism  and  to  inform  them  about  the  problem, according to their age and maturity. 

• Strengthen the service and support for children of alcoholics.• Ensure that children are not discriminated against due to their 

residence.• Ensure  that  adequate  treatment  is  available  for  those  who 

struggle with alcohol and drug problems, so that they can get help without delay.

• Ensure  support  for  children  of  alcoholics  while  parents  are   receiving treatment.

The

Ombudsmans ideas for improvements 

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”In a perfect world, there is no alcoholism”

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