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Alcohol at 12, drugs by 14: Irish woman, 23, shares her story of recovery from addiction

As the Substance Use Regional Forum marks Recovery Month, Emma Lynch has been speaking about her recovery from alcohol and drugs
Emma Lynch, a service user from The Dara Project in Kildare Town.

Emma Lynch, a service user from The Dara Project in Kildare Town.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 - 00:02
Rebecca Pollard

For Emma Lynch, recovery began with a decision to give herself one more chance.

As the Substance Use Regional Forum marks Recovery Month this September, the 23-year-old from Portlaoise has been speaking about her recovery from alcohol and drugs. 

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