@article{ref1,
title="On the nature of harms reported by those identifying a problematic drinker in the family, an exploratory study",
journal="Journal of family violence",
year="2014",
author="Berends, Lynda and Ferris, Jason and Laslett, Anne-Marie",
volume="29",
number="2",
pages="197-204",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0885-7482",
doi="10.1007/s10896-013-9570-5",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10896-013-9570-5"
}