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GP's addiction battle ends with Salvation Army's help
25 Sep
Summary
- A former GP battled alcohol addiction for six years.
- Salvation Army's Gloucester House provided life-saving treatment.
- The former doctor has maintained sobriety for over a year.
A 65-year-old former general practitioner has successfully overcome a six-year battle with alcohol addiction, thanks to life-saving treatment received at a Salvation Army facility. Nicholas Lawrence, who had spent decades in his career, found himself struggling with alcohol and experiencing repeated relapses despite his professional understanding of addiction.
His turning point came after a stay at Gloucester House, the Salvation Army's residential addictions recovery centre located in Highworth, Swindon. It was here that Lawrence was able to achieve sobriety, maintaining it for over a year as of September 25, 2026. He credits the program and finding faith as crucial elements in his recovery journey.
