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Footballer Paul Merson admits addictions

Title
Footballer Paul Merson admits addictions
Genre
Press conference
TX Date
1 Dec 1994
Year of production
1994
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Duration
00:00:30
Description
Arsenal Football Club player Paul Merson speaks to press following his admission that he is addicted to cocaine, drink and gambling. He has started attending Gamblers Anonymous and says he has had lots of support since his revelations.
Contributors
Paul Merson
Keywords
Sport; Football players; Drug abuse; Illegal drugs; Alcoholism; Alcohol abuse; Cocaine; Gambling; Arsenal Football Club; Addiction

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