Initiative to tackle alcoholism in Pink City
Though not officially, the AA movement helped popularise the “disease model” of alcoholism. It came up with the “Twelve Steps” programme under which members admit to being powerless over alcohol addiction and seek “higher help.” Tip of the iceberg …
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Addiction cases on the rise
Psychiatrists in private practice have seen a jump in the number of people seeking help for addiction to alcohol, gambling and sex. Around 25 new patients now seek help with addictions at the Winslow Clinic every month, set up by addictions specialist …
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Turned to prostitution after wasting £3000 of her student loan on drink
A university student has admitted developing such a powerful alcohol addiction that she turned to prostitution to pay for drink. In a warning to all teenagers and their parents, Emma Gould told how she became hooked on alcopops at the age of 15 and was …
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