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Radio Newcastle,18 mins

Stoptober: Karen's story of alcohol abuse

Anna Foster

Available for over a year

Karen had an abusive childhood in Newcastle’s west end where alcohol played its part. She was in a violent relationship and sought solace in alcohol, drugs and self-harm. Now sober she is an advocate for change on alcohol and our relationship with it.

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