'The constant fear of threat was brittle' - 1 in 4 grew up with a problem drinker in the home

Almost 1 million people in Ireland grew up with a problem drinker in the home. That’s according to new figures out today from Maynooth University. They’ve also found that this can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Andrea was joined by Marion Rackard, Aisling Creegan and other listeners to discuss...

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12.47 24 Oct 2023

'The constant fear of thr...

'The constant fear of threat was brittle' - 1 in 4 grew up with a problem drinker in the home

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12.47 24 Oct 2023

Almost 1 million people in Ireland grew up with a problem drinker in the home. That’s according to new figures out today from Maynooth University. They’ve also found that this can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Andrea was joined by Marion Rackard, Aisling Creegan and other listeners to discuss...

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