LOCAL HERO: Turning addiction around

Nine years ago Carlos Allan was down and out, battling several addictions and suicidal thoughts.

On the outside, his life looked fulfilling and colourful. He was an advertising consultant and in a steady relationship, and had a five-year-old daughter who was the apple of his eye.

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