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Jigneshbharati Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

The alcohol and drug service vs an alcohol

Forward Leeds is the alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families.

I saw the above while taking a drug history for one of their patients.

I know that "the" is used when the noun is specified, why have they used " the alcohol and drug service" and not "an alcohol and drug service" as this must be one of the services provided by them?

Thanks

  

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The writer thinks you already know that there are several alcohol and drug services. He is specifically referring to the one in Leeds.

— Clive

  • The writer thinks you already know that there are several alcohol and drug services.
  • He is specifically referring to the one in Leeds.
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The writer thinks you already know that there are several alcohol and drug services. He is specifically referring to the one in Leeds.

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