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Rivinus TM, ed. 1991. Children of chemically dependent parents: Multiperspectives from the cutting edge. New York, NY: Brunner/Mazel, 364 pp.

Annotation: This collection of essays provides both a comprehensive overview and a detailed analysis of treatment options for children of substance abusers. The book addresses developmental issues for young children, adolescents, and adult children of alcoholics. Individual chapters focus on genetic factors, psychoeducational therapy, codependence and narcissism, resiliency, chronic trauma disorder of childhood, and the effect of 12-step programs on current medical practice. Concluding essays discuss the policy and legal implications of such issues as mandatory genetic screening for children of substance abusers.

Keywords: Alcoholic parents, Alcoholism, Children, Children of alcoholics, Counseling, Dysfunctional families, Evaluation, Family relations, Genetic predisposition, Group therapy, High risk populations, Legal issues, Professional ethics, Protective factors, Psychotherapy, Resilience, Screening, Substance abuse, Traumatic neurosis, Treatment outcome
   

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