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Addiction

Aleem Maqbool speaks with a vicar who suffered with addiction about his journey to overcome it sparking a discussion on the stigma, shame and recovery associated with this issue.

Whether to drugs, alcohol, smoking, pornography or something else entirely, addiction comes with a perceived stigma that can make seeking help difficult. In a religious context there are competing factors that can have an impact on recovery. Some faiths impose prohibitions on certain behaviours which can discourage people from admitting to a problem but there are also methods of helping those who are struggling that are based on religious teaching and practice.

Aleem Maqbool speaks with a vicar who has struggled with addiction about his journey sparking a discussion on the place of faith on the road to recovery.

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Mon 10 Apr 2023 16:30

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  • Mon 10 Apr 2023 16:30

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