Alcohol: A Hidden Crisis Affecting Millions of Children
Alcohol kills nearly people Every Year, and the devastation doesn't stop at death. No drug has ever affected so many lives left, so many people living on the streets and so many children without functional parents.
Imagine growing up in a home where alcohol overshadows every aspect of life. In this eye-opening episode of 'The Bear Comes Home From The Bar,' host Terrance Fleming dives into the staggering impact of alcohol addiction on children. With 3 million deaths annually and five lives lost every minute due to alcohol, the statistics are as alarming as they are heartbreaking. But the numbers only scratch the surface of the true cost. In the U.S.
alone, about one in three kids under 18 has an alcohol-addicted parent, making this a toxic stress crisis that demands our attention. Terrance not only shares these shocking figures but also connects the dots between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and lifelong struggles with substance addiction. He calls for greater accountability from alcohol companies and highlights the urgent need to recognize the real price of alcohol, which extends far beyond its monetary cost.
This episode offers a platform for survivors to share their journeys of healing from childhood trauma and toxic stress. Tune in to 'The Bear Comes Home From The Bar' for a powerful discussion on the intergenerational harm caused by alcohol addiction and find out how recovery is possible, even from the darkest of beginnings.