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

00:00:26

Description

Arsenal Football Club player Paul Merson speaks to press saying there should be an awareness-raising campaign on the dangers of cocaine similar to that on smoking. Follows his revelations he is addicted to gambling, cocaine and alcohol.

Contributors

Paul Merson

Keywords

Sport; Football players; Drug abuse; Illegal drugs; Cocaine; Arsenal Football Club; Awareness-raising campaigns; Drug education; Addiction

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