How to help a loved one with alcohol dependence

Alcohol plays a central role in many people’s social lives in Australia. But people with alcohol use disorders drink to excess, endangering both themselves and possibly others. We’ll explore how to identify if a loved one has developed alcohol dependence and how to help them. Renuka reports in Tamil with a feature written by Chiara Pazzano.

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