Darren Connell is urging those staying sober to 'stick at it' this lockdown, as the tee-total funnyman admits almost falling off the wagon when coronavirus hit last spring.
Years of alcohol-induced anxiety and depressive spells made the 33-year-old ditch booze in 2015. But Darren, from Glasgow, came close to reaching for the bottle when Scotland first went into lockdown.
Avoiding a return to alcohol, the stand-up star marks five years 'off the drink' this winter. Darren, best known for playing Scot Squad's Bobby, understands why those tormented by similar demons may struggle during lockdown part two.
He told the Record: "I'm not wanting to sound preachy, I just know what it feels like to think, 'stuff this' and want to go back on the.
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