Sean Alexander, 36, from Wimbledon, found his addictions spiralled so out of control that he owed over £60,000 in drug and gambling debts. Facing threats from dealers, he lost everything and became suicidally depressed until rehab turned his life around. He now helps others battling similar issues.
Looking back, my addiction issues stem from childhood. I had a good upbringing and was raised by lovely parents, but I was bullied at school for being overweight. I’d go through the biscuits, comfort eating, and it became a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Then I started drinking at 14. I’d…
