Well, hello, everyone. I'm James Dobson, and you're listening to Family Talk, a listener-supported

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Family Institute.

Welcome, friends, to Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk. I'm Roger Marsh, and if you were with

us yesterday, you know that this week we are devoting some time to a very serious,

family health matter. I'm talking about the physical, mental, and spiritual effects

of alcoholism, and alcohol abuse. Now, alcoholism affects millions of families each and

every year. It tears at the fabric of our society. It costs us thousands of lives, and that

doesn't begin to mention the pain and suffering and torment that those involved in alcoholism

experience.

Over the years, Dr. Dobson has written about this subject, and he's spoken about the

toll this disease has taken, as it spreads across generations of American families, and

you know who suffers most? Oftentimes, it's the children of alcoholics who bear the

brunt of the pain.

Well, on today's edition of Family Talk, you've joined us for part two of a classic three-part

series, discussing how alcohol has had a negative impact on our guests today, and

also how the disease has followed them into adulthood. Now, I want to remind parents

listening that the content you're about to hear is intended for a mature audience and

parental discretion is advised. Now, if you are ready, you will not want to miss a moment

of our discussion today.

My parents were divorced when I was about five. My father never developed a drinking

problem. He was not a very harsh disciplinarian. My mother and stepfather, who were both drinkers

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