Honoring Children of Alcoholics Week
February 12 to 18, 2012
An estimated 25 percent of all children in the United States are affected by or exposed to a family alcohol problem. SAMHSA supports the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) during its Children of Alcoholics (COA) Week. COA Week celebrates the recovery of the many thousands of children (of all ages) who have received the help they needed to recover from the pain and losses suffered in their childhood, and it offers hope to those still suffering from the adverse impact of parental alcohol and drug addiction.
During COA Week, we acknowledge the millions of children affected by a parent's substance use disorder and celebrate that there is hope and healing for these children now and throughout their lives. This week--and throughout the year--remember to ask, "What about the children?" when speaking about recovery from substance use disorders.
You can support Children of Alcoholics Week 2012 by taking three simple steps.
Download the poster, post it on your website, include it in your newsletter, or print and put it in public places.
Visit and "Like" the National Association for Children of Alcoholics on Facebook to show your support for COA Week 2012 and share your participation.
Officially proclaim Children of Alcoholics Week 2012! Join with other groups to approach a mayor, governor, or other government official to issue a proclamation.