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Edinburgh GP who 'saw no way forward' amid alcohol battle celebrates 20 years of sobriety

An Edinburgh GP has spoken out about the challenges he faced as he marks 20 years of being sober.

Dr David McCarrtney is known as one of Scotland’s most influential experts on rehab and has told how his own battle with addiction inspired him to help others to recover.

He recently marked 20 years of sobriety after falling into alcoholism as a GP in Edinburgh.

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