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'I went downhill very fast... but the thought of a drink has barely crossed my mind now for 37 years'
As the Rutland Centre turns 40, some of the first patients through its doors shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.
# recovery month
'I have seen the increase in cocaine and alcohol addiction with the return of money. It's frightening'
The Rutland Centre is seeing shifts in the people it treats, and is emphasising how anyone can recover from addiction on its 40th anniversary.
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"I used to have to call down to my mother's house when she wasn't in and rob food" - Battling gambling addiction
The Rutland Centre launched its Recovery Month today to raise awareness of addiction and recovery.
