"I had been dependent on alcohol for over 30 years when, in early 2020, I realised I wouldn’t survive much longer if I didn’t make a change. My mental health had deteriorated to such a point that I could no longer work, and my days were all about how I could make sure I got enough alcohol that day.
"When I got in touch with DHI, the lockdown had begun and therefore all my support had to be by phone or in online groups. I completed a full group programme online, as one of the first people to take part in those new groups, and if it wasn’t for that support, I wouldn’t be alive today. The online groups allowed me to access support in the safety of my own home. I completed a detox from home and I’ve never felt better. I’m in work now and continuing to access support online. I really think that the online groups have been a lifesaver for so many people."
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