Almost half of all Loyola students have a family history of alcohol and/or other drug problems. Our office offers both education and support to these students in order to empower them to explore the impact alcoholism and/or other addiction may have on their own behaviors and relationships.

What is an ACOA?

An individual who was raised in a family where a parent or other caretaker has/had a problem with alcohol or drugs.

Now that I'm an adult, why does it matter? The following represent difficulties that ACOAs commonly experience:

• An unhealthy relationship with substances (sometimes an extreme discomfort around others using substances) and a higher risk of development of a problem;
• Difficulties in relationships, including development of trust;
• Eating disorders and body image problems;
• A need to be in control at all times;
• Difficulty in being spontaneous and having fun;
• Extreme perfectionism and/or;
• Continued unhealthy involvement with family.

What can I do?

Contact the office of student support and wellness promotion at 410-617-2928. We offer both individual and group services focusing on family of origin issues. Attend an ALANON/ACOA meeting.

You can recover from someone else's addiction.