STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00:01 Wednesday 15
November 2006
The following sound clips are real people telling their stories
(although some of the names have been changed).
Rob
Rob, 42 from London. Rob grew up with a father who was alcohol
dependent and he was made to drink by his father from the age of
nine. He became dependent himself and ended up on the streets.
Jessica
Jessica, 15 from Sheffield. Jessica's parents are both heavily
dependent on alcohol and are becoming increasingly unwell. Her
chaotic home life has caused her problems at school.
Julie
Julie, 47 from Inverclyde. Julie's childhood was destroyed by her
father who was a violent alcoholic. Alcohol dependency has
permeated her entire family and the effects live on in her
children.
Liz
Liz, 49 from London. Liz had a successful job in the tourism
industry and she gradually became alcohol dependent which had a
devastating impact on her family life.
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