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It's Only a Drink issue play

Dad has a drink problem. In his 70's, he's been drinking all his adult life. He doesn't think he's got a problem, he just likes a pint. Matters come to a head when his daughter finds a stash of empties hidden in a cupboard. The play tackles the difficulties of admitting to having a problem, the effects of alcohol on older people and the loneliness often experienced by older people who turn to drink for solace. A strong play with themes that many people may prefer to ignore, the play makes the point that for many, a lifetime of drinking can have devastating effects on health and family life.