Family say cocaine 'got its claws' into son and brother before suicide
Peter Whale, 29, took his own life in June after a long addiction with cocaine. His family have set up a charity to educate and raise awareness.
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Peter Whale, 29, took his own life in June after a long addiction with cocaine. His family have set up a charity to educate and raise awareness.
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