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How drug and alcohol addiction has soared in lockdown

Sarah Best

19th March 2021

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This video from Channel 4 News examines some of the struggles for people during the lockdown, for example: mental health issues, addiction (including alcohol and cocaine) and experiencing loneliness.

The video could be used for the Health unit.

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Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.

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