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A former Scottish detective shares the brutal truth about alcohol, PTSD, and nearly losing everything because of drinking.

For 17 years, Dale worked some of Scotland’s darkest cases — suicides, murders, and drug deaths. But what the public didn’t see was what happened after his shift: drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey every week just to numb the trauma.

📌 Topics Covered in This Video:

The emotional toll of being a detective facing death daily

Drinking 10 bottles of wine and 2 bottles of whiskey per week to cope

How PTSD and desensitization damaged his marriage and mental health

The normalization of alcohol in police culture and family life

The moment his wife threatened to take the kids — his rock bottom

Blackouts, hiding vodka, and the lies of high-functioning alcoholism

When his daughter drew a picture of him drinking — a wake-up call

How sobriety helped him reconnect, heal, and rebuild his life

Why mental health support is lacking for first responders

Advice for anyone trying to quit drinking or struggling in early sobriety

The role of audiobooks and mindset shifts in staying sober

Books Mentioned:

Stop Drinking Expert – Craig Beck

The Easy Way to Stop Drinking – Allen Carr

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