Media Information November 2020
Alcoholics Anonymous in Great Britain has seen a rise in people seeking help to stop drinking since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
November 2020Press Releases
AA non-alcoholic trustees are available for interviews by prior arrangement. Case studies of AA recovering alcoholics who have written 300-600 words of their stories of drinking and sobriety under pseudonyms are also available.
Notes to Editors: AA non-alcoholic trustees are available for interviews by prior arrangement. Case studies of AA recovering alcoholics who have written 300-600 words of their stories of drinking and sobriety under pseudonyms are also available.
Local AA office staff can pass on media requests for follow-up interviews in all UK regions. Contact:
York 01904 644026
London 020 7407 0700
Glasgow 0141 226 2214
AA National helpline 0800 9177 650
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
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