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My drinking days are over - here are my tips for an alcohol-free World Cup
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- BBCSam O'Brien West, 32, always knew he was a problem drinker, often the drunkest person in the room at social events.
- I started drinking when I was around 14 and throughout my 20s, I'd drink to a point of not being in control.
- I had an excuse to spend all day in the pub where people were egging each other on to drink more.
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BBCSam O'Brien West, 32, always knew he was a problem drinker, often the drunkest person in the room at social events. Now sober, the football fan shares his advice for having a great alcohol-free World Cup.
I started drinking when I was around 14 and throughout my 20s, I'd drink to a point of not being in control.
Watching football made things worse. I had an excuse to spend all day in the pub where people were egging each other on to drink more. There'd be that massive excitement but also a feeling of anxiety that I was going to be writing myself off for a couple of days after matches.
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