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Asian Network,26 Nov 2025,60 mins

Saving Mum: Breaking the silence on alcohol addiction

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A daughter confronts her mum’s alcohol addiction, breaking silence, stigma and pain. Maleena Pone and her mum Jasbir share their story of grief, addiction and healing. In a new documentary, they share details of how their perfect lives turned to pain after family tragedy. And Navraj Dhesi, who runs a support group specifically aimed at South Asians, talks about ways communities are dealing with alcohol addiction and its impact. Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for BBC Asian Network.

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