They may have difficulty with close relationships. Some of them marry problem drinkers. For some people, just knowing how growing up in an alcoholic home affects them, allows them to understand themselves in a new way. Others find they need to explore their feelings with people who understand and care about them. By getting into one of these groups, you will find that you are not alone in your situation.
Professional counselling is another option.
The solution you choose is not as important as the fact that you are open to change. Remember, your parent s drinking is not, and never was, your fault. The first part of your life may have been affected by family alcoholism. The rest of your life doesn t have to be.