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    On the Nature of Harms Reported by those Identifying a Problematic Drinker in the Family, an Exploratory Study

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    Berends, L.
    Ferris, J.
    Laslett, Anne-Marie
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Berends, L. and Ferris, J. and Laslett, A. 2014. On the Nature of Harms Reported by those Identifying a Problematic Drinker in the Family, an Exploratory Study. Journal of Family Violence. 29 (2): pp. 197-204.
    Source Title
    Journal of Family Violence
    DOI
    10.1007/s10896-013-9570-5
    ISSN
    0885-7482
    School
    National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/15977
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    A national telephone survey on alcohol-related harms experienced by others consisted of 2,649 randomly selected adults and 415 (15 %) commented on the family member whose heavy drinking most negatively affected them. Relationships comprised close family (child, parent, sibling; 47 %), partner (22 %), extended family (e.g., aunt/uncle, cousin, grandparent; 19 %), and ex-partner (12 %). Common harms were being emotionally hurt and having a serious argument. An average of 3.4 harms was reported and multiple harms meant a higher likelihood of significant impact. Harms were classified into four domains which accounted for approximately 60 % of the explained variance: psychological (26.1 %), physical (11.4 %), social (10.9 %), and practical (9.6 %). Psychological and practical domains were associated with significant harm as were being female and sharing a home with the drinker. Perceived harms from a problematic drinking family member are broad ranging and have significant impact. Advice, information, and directions for family members dealing with a problematic drinker need development.

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