Introduction to the Alcoholic Friends The Downward Spiral of Addiction Seeking Help and Finding Support Overcoming Addiction Together Velmurugan, Tamil Vendan, Karthik, Gokul, Rajesh, Gnanasekar, Chanduru, and Saravanan had been friends since childhood. They grew up in the same neighborhood, attended the same schools, and even worked in the same company. However, their bond went beyond just common experiences - they were all heavy alcoholics.