When Your Parent Drinks Too Much (1987)
27m
Running Time
January 1, 1987
Release Date

When Your Parent Drinks Too Much (1987)
27m
Running Time
January 1, 1987
Release Date

Plot.
Featuring Alan Thicke, the film explores the struggles faced by children of alcoholic parents, highlighting the emotional turmoil and chaos within seemingly normal families. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing alcoholism as a disease and the impact it has on family dynamics. The narrative provides insights into the feelings of loneliness, shame, and frustration experienced by children, while also offering coping strategies such as the "three C's": you didn't cause it, you can't control it, and you can't cure it. The film encourages open communication and seeking from others, like counselors or peer groups, to navigate the challenges of living with an alcoholic parent.
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Details.
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Status
Released
Running Time
27m
Content Rating
NR
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This Movie Is About.
group
addiction
alcoholism
alcohol abuse
alcoholic
parents
difficult parents
family dynamics
1980s
coping mechanisms
teenager
family struggles
children