The National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) was formed in February 1983 in

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by 20 professionals concerned about the needs of family members of

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. NACoA is a membership and affiliate organization, and is incorporated as a not-for-profit

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. NACoA's mission is "to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families".NACoA mission
Retrieved 2012-08-01. The founders believed that by coming together and building consensus, core issues could be identified and services needed by children of addiction (COAs) could be delivered and disseminated. In 1992, NACoA relocated its national office to the suburbs of

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to develop a stronger presence in the national policy and program arenas. NACoA partners with other national non-profit organizations, private-sector groups and federal agencies for policy and program development in

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research, prevention and treatment to expand and enhance delivery of information for and about COAs. NACoA programs are designed to educate professionals in primary health care, the faith communities,

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, education and the judicial communities, providing them with tools which will facilitate their ability to intervene and support children of alcoholic or drug-addicted parents. A

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provides information about the problem and what can be done to help. Nearly 50 affiliate members strengthen national outreach efforts. NACoA is the only organization working for children who have alcohol or other drug dependent parents on a national level.

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Publications

* Abbott, Stephanie, ''Children of Alcoholics – Selected Readings''. Rockville, MD (2000). * Bowden and Gravitz, ''Guide to Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics and Other Trauma''.

External links

National Association for Children of Alcoholics USA

Nacoa UK

Children of Addicted Parents and People
Support groups Addiction organizations in the United States Organizations established in 1983 1983 establishments in California Alcohol abuse in the United States

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