References

• Perry, B. D., & Szalavitz, M. (2021). What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing. Flatiron Books. Offers critical insight into how early adversity—including parental substance use—impacts neurodevelopment, and how relational, trauma-informed interventions can support healing.
• Sherman, M. D., & Sherman, D. M. (2025). I’m Not Alone: A Teen’s Guide to Living With a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness or History of Trauma. Seeds of Hope Books. Connects strengths-based strategies with adolescent resilience, reinforcing NACoA’s mission to empower young people affected by parental SUD.
• Jeremiah, R. P., Shehu, O. M., Sam, D. L., & Katisi, M. (2024). Perceptions and Experiences of Adult Children of Parents and Carers with Alcohol-Related Problems in Botswana: The Coexistence of Resilience and Resemblance. Social Sciences, 13(8), 396. Offers globally contextualized insight into lived experiences among children raising in environments with parental alcohol use, highlighting resilience amid inherited patterns.
• O’Gorman, P. A. (1982). “Public Policy and the Child of the Alcoholic.” Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 15(1), 35–41. A foundational framework exploring policy recognition of the unique needs of children impacted by parental alcoholism.
• Black, C. (1979–present). It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults. A classic and enduring narrative on the family dynamics of addiction and its long-term impacts—widely cited in prevention and education.
• Kennedy, P. J., & Fried, S. (2024). Profiles in Mental Health Courage. Dutton. A compelling collection of profiles showcasing the bravery and resilience of individuals living with mental illness and addiction—portraying their struggles and triumphs through deeply human stories. Recognized by Harvard Public Health Magazine as one of the Best Public Health Books of the Year