Category: Case Studies

Steven’s Story

Nobody sets out to deliberately become an Alcoholic. There are usually many factors that can send what outwardly is a perfectly functioning human being down the slippery slope to addiction. This is my Story. My name is Steve, happily married for 36 years and proud father of two strapping lads. I held down a job with a major UK company and earned good money. I didn’t know it at the time but thinking about it the 14 July 2010 is the date I began my freefall into despair. That is the date, when after an all night search, I...

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Sally’s Story

Sally has a relative with a serious gambling addiction. The gambler is not yet ready to tackle the issue but Sally has gained an insight into addiction issues as a result of the support received from CVAS and feels better equipped to help her family...

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Peter’s Story

Peter knew that alcohol was a problem in his life and that of his family. He wanted to deal with it but wasn’t sure how to do this. At CVAS meetings he was able to talk with others in recovery and has now started his own...

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