Salvos give Chris a reason for living

A little over two years ago, Chris could not function without a drink.

The former company director needed a supply of wine, beer and bourbon to make it through the day.

His addiction forced him to think only of where his next shot of alcohol was coming from and led to the break-up of his first and second marriages and eventually the loss of his business.

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He was vomiting blood and came perilously close to losing his life when his mother and sister found him a place at the Salvation Army's Harry Hunter Rehabilitation Centre in Gosnells.

For 11 months, Chris, who asked that his surname not be published, lived in the centre fighting his addiction with the help of counselling, peer support and work at the centre's farm.

The 48-year-old now works as a volunteer at the centre, helping others who come in seeking help to get over their addictions.

"I used to donate to the Salvos. I never thought I would need such help," Chris said. The Salvation Army provides assistance to 100,000 people in WA every year.