Geoff was born in Scotland and grew up with an alcoholic dad and with friends that drank heavily.  He started drinking around 15 years old and was able to get into pubs underage. Geoff managed to get through university and into work while maintaining a heavy drinking load.  Problems came when married with two kids the family migrated to Australia and his marriage broke down.  Eventually Geoff found AA and has been sober for 11 years. He has remarried and has managed to re-establish now had good relations with his former wife and kids.

Dan starting drinking in his early teens and he continued drinking through school and university. He was diagnosed with depression in his early 20’s and managed to stay off alcohol for around 7 years whilst on medication.  Eventually Dan got bored and smoked some dope and thought having a drinking wouldn’t hurt.  Very soon he was a daily drinker and sought help from AA where he found people he could trust to discuss his problem.   Dan found the spiritual side of the AA program helped him to feel comfortable and in control.

If you think that alcohol may be a problem then Alcoholics Anonymous could help you. Give them a call on 1300 222 222 or see their website aa.org.au.