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Sober Diaries: Workplace drinking culture in spotlight

As part of her Sober Diaries project, BBC London reporter Jess Warren has given up drinking for a year.

She’s been looking at how some high-achieving professionals have jobs that can lead to alcohol problems later in life.

She spoke to an alcohol control coach about some of the clients she is helping.

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