Black/Children Of Alcohol and Drug Addicted Parents (B/COADAP)

The primary goals of the group, Black Children of Alcoholic and Addicted Parents (B/COADAP) are to repair and enhance the self-esteem of children who doubt their self-worth; this doubt stems from living in chaotic, crisis filled troubled families headed by dysfunctional parents who are alcoholic, drug addicted, cross addicted, or suffering from other addictive behaviors. For adult B/COADAP's the group helps them to examine and change the continuing negative effect that parental alcoholism and drug addiction have on their ability to cope with normal stresses in life. B/COADAP's persist in believing they are permanently locked into a child-state of powerlessness and are, therefore unable to change behavior and circumstances that can lead to positive self-esteem and healthy interpersonal relationships. Anyone who desires more information about B/COADAP, the training and consultation fee, sites of training sessions, and cost of the B/COADAP kit should contact the NBAC National Office.

For more information, contact Pamela Lightsy, CSW or Frances L. Brisbane, Ph.D. at 1.877.NBACORG (1.877.622.2674).