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TOPIC: Children of Alcoholics
One in four children in America under the age of 18 lives in a family where a person abuses alcohol or suffers from alcoholism. Alcoholism doesn't just hurt the alcoholic. It's a disease that strikes the WHOLE family. When a parent is an alcoholic, the impact on their children can have consequences that follow them into adulthood. Following the broadcast of Lost Childhood: Growing Up In An Alcoholic Family experts answer questions, both on-phone and on-air, during this live call-in special. GUESTS: Patricia O'Gorman, PhD Dr. O'Gorman is a noted for her work in the Child Welfare and Substance Abuse Fields where she has held national and statewide positions. She has previously held the position of Director of the Division of Prevention of the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism; Founding Director, National Council on Alcoholismﾒs Department of Prevention and Education; and a co-founder of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. Currently, Dr. O'Gorman is the Clinical Director of Berkshire Farm Center, a licensed psychologist in East Chatham, NY, and a noted national and international lecturer and consultant. She is the author of 7 best-selling books including, The Lowdown on Families Who Get High: Successful Parenting for Families Affected by Addiction. For more information visit the web site: www.ogormandiaz.com/ Janice Prichett, CSW-R Janice Prichett is the Director of Outpatient Services at St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center in Guilderland, New York. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. Janice is credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has over 19 years of clinical and administrative experience in the addictions field. Her background includes experience as the Regional Director of Outpatient Services for Conifer Park, and the Clinical Director for Pahl House, Inc. She has worked extensively with adolescents, families, and adults providing individual, group, family, and couples therapy. Janice has conducted professional training on a variety of addictions and mental health related topics throughout New York State. www.stpetershealthcare.org/addiction/index.cfm Patricia Lincourt, CSW Patricia Lincourt is in practice at Northeast Psychological Associates, a private behavioral health practice located in Albany. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany in 1985 and is certified as an alcohol and substance abuse counselor by the State of New York. She completed three years of training in Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy. She has also been trained in Motivational Interviewing, a short term intervention for a wide range of behavioral disorders including addiction. Patricia has published an article on a group Motivational Interviewing format that she developed. She has provided many workshops and presentations in the community on treatment of addictive disorders and personality disorders, and is a part-time lecturer at SUNY at Albany School of Social Welfare. For more information visit the web site: www.nepsych.com Bob Conway Bob Conway is an adult child of an alcoholic and the Chairperson of Al-Anon's New York North Division. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. For meeting information visit the Al-Anon New York North Divisionﾒs web site: www.nynafg.org/ or call the Al-Anon/Alateen information line at 1-888-425-2666. Rich DeMartino, PhD Dr. DeMartino is a licensed psychologist in private practice. He is also a certified school psychologist. He has work for the Saratoga School District since 1978 and is currently the student advocate at Saratoga Springs Senior High School Web Resources
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Go to their website for more info Conifer Park is a private health care system providing high quality, cost-effective care to those suffering from alcoholism and chemical dependency and to the many whose lives are affected by the diseases of addiction. Conifer Park Regional Services has community relations staff available by region to provide information, assessment and referral. The staff members assist in answering many questions that a loved one or family member might have on how to proceed in getting someone help or finding local recourses in their particular area. Their regional staff covers New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont and are available 7 days a week. They have a 225-bed residential chemical dependency treatment facility situated on 32 wooded acres in Glenville, NY. The multidisciplinary treatment team includes physicians, psychiatrists, nurses, certified alcoholism and substance abuse counselors, social workers, family specialists and activities specialists. They have an adolescent program designed to explore the relationship between substance abuse and emotional/behavioral problems inherent to adolescents. (518) 952-8144 Go to their website for more info Al-Anon and Alateen For over 50 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people... alcoholism is truly a family disease. To locate a meeting in your community log onto: 1-888-425-2666 Go to their website for more info Albany Citizens Council on Alcoholism and Other Chemical Dependencies, Inc. (ACCA) is a nonprofit corporation committed to community based alcoholism and other chemical dependencies education, prevention, treatment, and recovery activities in the Capital Region. The ACCA's programs serve all residents in the Capital District, irrespective of color, age, sexual orientation, creed, criminal justice record, or ability to pay. The ACCA programs provide crisis intervention and detox services, clinical services, group counseling, short and long term housing programs and prevention and training opportunities for all who suffer from addictions and their families. All programs work to improve the quality of life through treatment and education so that addicts and their families will become healthy happy members of the community. (518) 465-5470 Go to their website for more info New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) serves the general public and the service provider community with news and information about alcoholism, substance abuse, and addiction services in New York State. OASAS leads New York State's efforts to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems through its Bureau of Prevention and Intervention Policy and Resource Development. If you need help finding the type of service to best meet your needs, call the OASAS toll free helpline at 1-800-522-5353. Go to their website for more info The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) is the national nonprofit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. Their mission is to advocate for all children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. 1-888-554-2627 Go to their website for more info Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization, Inc. Adult Children of Alcoholics is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. They meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge their common experiences Go to their website for more info The Children of Alcoholics Foundation is a national non-profit that provides a range of educational materials and services to help professionals, children and adults break the intergenerational cycle of parental substance abuse. (646) 505-2060 Go to their website for more info National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 dedicated to eliminating birth defects caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy and improving the quality of life for those individuals and families affected. NOFAS, the only national organization focusing solely on FAS, takes a multicultural approach to prevention and healing. Go to their website for more info Northeast Psychological Associates is a private behavioral health practice staffed by licensed psychologists and certified clinical social workers located in Albany. Their staff provides assessment and treatment services for adults, adolescents, and children and a full range of consultative services for professionals, organizations and agencies. Our diverse staff and our relationships with other area professionals and agencies allows us to offer comprehensive services in a private, non-threatening facility. (518) 456-2060 http:www.nepsych.com St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC), established in 1972, provides
comprehensive treatment for individuals, groups, and family therapy for people
with alcohol and/or drug abuse problems in all stages of recovery. They have
locations throughout the capital region. SPARC helps patients regain control of
their lives and learn how to achieve physical, emotional and spiritual
well-being, without dependency on alcohol or other chemical substances. (518)
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