There is a degree of truth on that. In my experience of working with addicts, choice is a factor. But there’s no one truth when it comes to addiction
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A multi agency approach to her complex needs is required. But drink driving needs punishing. Okay, she has mental health issues and substance abuse problems and needs help for that but she's clearly got capacity. She has made a choice to consume alcohol and drive a car without a license...
I'd give her 5 years, one year to be served in custody and then release on parole and tag. 5 year driving ban taking effect upon release form prison and a drug rehabilitation order. One session missed, one meeting missed, one rehab activity missed or a positive piss test and it a recall to...