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Story Notes
A montage of the feelings of alcoholics compiled by Don Farrell and Joan Carr. Included in the documentary are:
A barman speaks about serving alcoholics.
How heavy drinking can be hereditary and how social drinking can lead to addiction.
The irrational conduct, physical ruin, sense of guilt and effects of being an alcoholic.
Treatment for the disease.
The problems faced by families who have to deal with family members with a drink problem and the supports available.
Produced by Dick Warner
First Broadcast 8th July 1980
An Irish radio documentary from RTÉ Radio 1, Ireland - Documentary on One - the home of Irish radio documentaries.