A depressed local man says embracing the 'power of positive drinking' has really helped him get over his problems.

Gordon Hiller, 34, says he has suffered from depression ever since being made redundant in 2002.

"I went to therapists and read self-help books, but I just couldn't get out of the rut. Then a friend of mine with a similar problem suggested I try Vodka. I haven't looked back since".

In the past year alone, Mr Hiller has prescribed himself over 200 types of alcohol, with port being his favourite.

"I try to drink several positive ports a day...it really does help me get over my problem...until the morning after, of course".

Meanwhile, psychiatrist, Peter Morgan, says he wouldn't recommend positive drinking as a means of combating depression.

"Absolutely not...the side effects are notoriously bad. Mr Hiller would be much better off pursuing a lifetime of pills".

A report issued recently by a heath awareness group showed that over two million UK citizens regularly practice the power of positive drinking, with three quarters of these being middle-aged men with deep-rooted issues regarding who they are.