Humankind on Public Radio

Humankind on Public Radio


Unintended Consequences(Children of Alcoholics)

August 28, 2025

We consider the plight of tens of millions of Americans in families and relationships with alcoholics. How does the destabilizing influence of active addiction affect family systems? What emotional and life challenges are faced by people raised around alcoholism?

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