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Thomas says he started drinking too much at weekends when it got out of control. He was admitted to the Northlands Centre in Derry, which helps people with addiction problems, in 2020."The idea for these drop in sessions at Claude's Cafe came about after leaving Northlands and it's been a success for so many locals," he says.
"My world had to improve. These men are making that a reality and they don't even realise it. I've now learned what it's like to have feelings again."My life is so much better. I have a partner, my children, a car and most importantly I have this cafe.
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