Adam Saville: How I burned out and why I stopped drinking

'Life catches up with us in the end'

Adam Saville
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COVER editor on hitting rock bottom, rebuilding his life and navigating stigma

The age-old cliché of drunks on a park bench with cans of Special Brew, or an early morning hipflask in a suit pocket: these are the images that often spring to mind when people speak about ‘alcoholism'. And yes, of course, it does exist. However this is not my experience. Many of you know I come from a music and clubbing background. For almost eight years I worked for DJ Magazine, reviewing club nights and festivals, DJing around the world and booking talent for line-ups. This brought a lifestyle that sounds far more glamourous on paper - or in print - than in reality. ‘Guestlists', ‘ba...

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