Serious legal and health problems rule out any use of illegal drugs. Children of the same sex as an alcoholic parent are also likely to be at a higher risk. Finally, the greater the number of people with alcoholism in a family, the greater the risk for children. B ehind the wheel or engaged in tasks that require full mental or physical functioning. S tressed or tired.
E ither the son or daughter, or sibling of someone with alcoholism.
R ecovering from alcoholism or drug dependency. E xpecting, nursing, or considering pregnancy. No more than two drinks a day for men, one for women. Recent studies indicate that women may develop alcohol-related health problems more quickly and at lower levels of consumption than do men. Therefore, the recommendations for alcohol use are lower for women.