Panorama New book focuses on problem of drug-abuse through story of teen addicts on Charles Square
Alcohol and drug-abuse and addiction continue to grow in the Czech Republic, especially among many young people, who, for various reasons turn to drugs and alcohol to escape. All too often, many end up hitting rock bottom, a bitter reality that Monika Plocová knows well. The 42-year-old therapist works with groups of alcoholics and drug addicts at the Bohnice psychiatric hospital, helping them try and beat their addiction. She has published several books on the subject and herself battled alcoholism before undergoing treatment nine years ago and later completing a degree in order to be able to help others. Her latest book, Ventil (translatable as “outlet” - as in an outlet for escape) is aimed at helping young people avoid the allure of drugs and the dead end of addiction.
Monika Plocová
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