NCJ Number
130975
Journal
Adolescence Volume: 26 Issue: 102 Dated: (Summer 1991) Pages: 341-347
Date Published
1991
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This study explored the effects of the family system on the potential for alcoholism in college students.
Abstract
Analysis of the data indicated that students' gender, race, and how often they consumed alcohol were unrelated to the potential for alcoholism. However, perceived conflict in the students' family of origin appeared to increase the potential for alcoholism. This finding is consistent with family systems theory, used by many human services professionals as a basis for assessing and treating chemical dependency. 1 table and 23 references (Author abstract)