Daughters of alcoholics are three times more likely than other women to become alcoholics. Women from alcoholic families are also more likely to marry alcoholic men, perpetuating the cycle of the disease. There are more than 28 million Americans who have grown up in alcoholic homes. It's not your fault. Children cannot cause, control, or cure a parent's drinking problem.
Alcoholism is an addiction, and addiction is a disease, like cancer.
Alcoholic parents are sick, not bad. You deserve help for yourself, whether or not your parent gets help. It is important to be safe. Try to avoid driving with a parent who is drunk, stay out of the way if there is any violence, and keep phone numbers on hand of people to call in an emergency.