I’m a 21 Year Old Punjabi Girl with an Alcohol Addiction

The story of British Asians struggling with alcohol addiction is unfortunately on the rise. As is the case with 21-year-old Jasmine Thakur*, a student at the University of Birmingham. The taboo surrounding alcohol addiction in South Asian families often results in individuals struggling to seek help and support. The cultural stigma of shame and dishonour surrounding addiction, along with the […]

How my Desi Girlfriend turned into my Alcoholic Wife

From hidden clues, secret drinking and being in denial, these are the true events of how Arun Chowla’s* girlfriend, Pooja*, turned into his alcoholic wife. There’s no denying that there is a big drinking culture in South Asian communities, especially for men. But, this can lead to a range of issues including alcohol dependency, even for women. However, why isn’t […]