'Maybe I'll get it under control': Young adults fighting alcoholism

Many Alcoholics Anonymous meetings now cater to young people struggling with drinking and drugs. Photos: Christoph Soeder/dpa

Paul only recalls a few nights when he managed to stop himself from keeping on drinking voluntarily.

Other times, though, after drink and drugs, he would steal from his best friend. Sometimes, during those nights of boozing and partying, he was seized with paranoia.