Because alcoholism can cause erratic behavior and unpredictable mood swings, children whose parents are heavy drinkers may experience neglect or abuse. They also witness maladaptive coping behaviors and grow up without learning how to regulate or process their own emotions. The wreckage caused by alcoholism affects all demographics. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, 1 in 5 adult Americans lived with an alcoholic relative while growing up. Unfortunately, adult ch