When Your Parent Drinks Too Much (1987)

01/01/1987 (US) • 27m

Overview

Featuring Alan Thicke, the film explores the struggles faced by children of alcoholic parents, highlighting the emotional turmoil and chaos within seemingly normal families. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing alcoholism as a disease and the impact it has on family dynamics. The narrative provides insights into the feelings of loneliness, shame, and frustration experienced by children, while also offering coping strategies such as the "three C's": you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it. The film encourages open communication and seeking support from others, like counselors or peer groups, to navigate the challenges of living with an alcoholic parent.

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Keywords

support group

addiction

alcoholism

alcohol abuse

alcoholic

parents

difficult parents

family dynamics

1980s

coping mechanisms

teenager

family struggles

children

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