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1. Alcoholism and drug abuse are illnesses. (T)
2. A kid can make a parent become an alcoholic. (F)
3. Some alcoholics get shaky, sweaty, throw up, and even see things that aren't there if they suddenly stop drinking without help from a doctor. (T)
4. Kids should never mention their parent's drinking or drug use to anyone. (F)
5. Kids can control their parents drinking and drug use. (F)
6. No one can help me because I'm the only kid who has parents who drinkand use drugs. (F)
7. There are support groups for kids with parents who drink and usedrugs. (T)
8. The best thing to do is don't do anything if you're worried about your parent's drinking or taking drugs. (F)
9. Teachers, coaches, guidance counselors and other trusted adults canhelp you if you let them know there is a problem. (T)
10. If I tell an adult about my parent's drinking or drug abuse, everyone will find out and make fun of me. (F)
11. The mind and body of a drug abuser change so they think about drugs all the time and depend on drugs to help them get through the day. (T)
12. Kids with parents who drink or use drugs need to get help forthemselves, even if their parents don't look for help. (T)
Source: Mary Ann Amodeo/ Join Together
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