Problem Drinking in Ireland

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On Wednesday’s Morning focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Maedhbh Firmino da Silva Santos, Deputy Manager at Bushypark Addiction Treatment Centre to discuss problem drinkers.

Almost 1 million people in Ireland grew up with a problem drinker in the home.

Research carried out by Maynooth University has also found a strong link between post-traumatic stress disorder and having a problem drinker in the household.

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The research also highlights the high level of alcohol use in Ireland as a likely contributor to Adverse Childhood Experience.

You can listen to the full interview below.