Alcoholism runs in my family as well. I just celebrated 21 years of sobriety. Unfortunately, teenage drinking and drug abuse continues to grow on a daily basis. Here are two links to start with. It would be good to educate your children on them being vulnerable to alcohol/drug abuse since they have the genes as well.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Website
NIDA 2010

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