How alcoholism affects children

You have learned that Mr. Potts does not drink alcohol in the mornings. He does not binge drink, and he does not drink on Tuesdays. He does, however, drink the other 6 days of the week. Mrs. Potts explains his pattern of drinking Monday through Friday with his partners as stated in the scenario, but he does not drink at home on those days. She also informs you that he does drink on Saturdays at home, often starting in the afternoon and passing out by dinnertime. He has a history of being loud, frightening, and angry when under the influence of alcohol. You also learn that Mr. Potts’s father was a winemaker from Italy. Your supervisor, Officer Rexford, suggests that you apply your knowledge of issues surrounding alcoholism and alcohol addiction to this case and write a memo to him. The memo should include the proper headings: “To,” “From,” “Date,” and “Re:.” The docket number and probation case file number should be included in the “Re:” section. You are beginning to determine whether Mr. Potts has an issue with alcohol that needs to be further addressed.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Given the information you have learned about the Potts family as stated in the scenario in the Week 2 Discussion Board as well as your knowledge of how alcoholism affects children, do the following:

Specifically state how Mr. Potts’s alcohol abuse has affected the children and his relationship with the children.
Additionally, specifically state which role in the family you believe that each member of the family plays (e.g. scapegoat, caretaker, lost child, comic, etc.).
Explain why you believe this member has this particular role.
Based on your knowledge of alcoholism, discuss whether you believe either child or both are at risk to develop an alcohol-related drinking problem and why.

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