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Fighting 'the rivers of grog' in the NT

The NT Intervention has attempted to curb alcoholism and its associated problems in indigenous communities, with mixed results.

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By Richard Davis


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The NT Intervention has attempted to curb alcoholism and its associated problems in indigenous communities, with mixed results.

Richard Davis reports on a unique programme near Alice Springs, which is helping people deal with life off the grog.


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