1: Booze | Darren McGarvey’s Addictions

Duration: 57'59''

Synopsis

Darren McGarvey explores Scotland's dangerous love affair with alcohol. He meets doctors, scientists, and problem drinkers to understand why so many are drinking themselves to death.

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