Alcohol and the Armed Forces

Following on from last week's episode on drinking culture amongst workforces, we wanted to focus on one of the most problematic of them all - the Armed Forces.Sadly, we are all too aware of the number of ex-vets who struggle with alcohol and drug addictions upon leaving the Army.However, given neither Hame nor Vic know barely anything about this subject - they have had to call in the big guns!Two fascinating women with real first hand experiences of this problem.The first is Helen Bennett who watched her brother Matt struggle with alcoholism for years following a challenging time as a Royal Marine in his early 20s.And Pam Diamond, an addiction nurse specialist with the Royal Marines Charity with over 30 years of experience.This episode is not necessarily a funny one - but it is an important one.We are hugely grateful to both Helen and Pam for sharing their stories with us.SHOW NOTESKae Tempest Tiny Desk Performance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqd86is7y54Royal Marines Charity: https://rma-trmc.orgCombat Stress: https://combatstress.org.ukRESOURCESwww.cuppa.communityThis episode is proudly sponsored by Choose Sunrise- 101 Days to Sober or your money back. www.choosesunrise.co.ukJOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81897291www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more.Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com@soberawkward @[email protected] @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify @budsandbeadsteaIf you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don’t feel shame, just get the help you deserve. Contact us! If you have a topic you’d like us to cover then please email us [email protected] out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com#soberawkward #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #soberdads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.