Child dealing with Alcoholism Alcoholism is an awful thing that families around the world have to deal with on a daily basis and can cause problems for generations down the line. It can completely destroy families from the inside. Things like mental health issues, money problems and long term psychological effects are some of the main consequences of alcoholism. By reading up on some scholarly journals and taking experience from real life events it's clear to see that these effects are quite severe. To fully understand this topic, it needs to be understood that the issue of alcoholism cannot just be a personal problem. The emotional toll alcoholism has on family members is often devastating. Children in families with an alcoholic parent, for example, are at high risk for a range of mental issues, including anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. According to the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, children of alcoholics are four times more likely to develop em...