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Eve Epstein
My name is Eve Epstein. I am a sophomore at Wesleyan University majoring in Studio Art and Psychology. I am from Brooklyn, New York.
Abstract: Children raised by parents with alcohol use disorders face elevated risks across multiple domains of health and well-being. This study examines whether the presence of an alcoholic parent is associated with poorer self-perceived general health in adulthood. Data were drawn from Wave 1 of the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC), a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. Adult children of alcoholic parents reported significantly poorer general health compared to those without an alcoholic parent. After controlling for income, parental alcoholism remained significantly associated with self-perceived health. These findings underscore the long-term health implications of growing up with an alcoholic parent and highlight the need for early interventions and support systems for affected families.
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