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The Alcohol & Drug Service have been delivering effective drug and alcohol service for over 35 years. If you someone know a struggling with substance misuse, We can help. We support people to make positive change.

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Drugs & alcohol

For many people with a problem with drug or alcohol use, it can feel very isolated and lonely. It can feel like no one understands, or even that you are somehow different or worth less than other people. You are not.

What is substance misuse?

Business & training

Drug and alcohol use is a growing concern for all employers large or small and their employees. If not managed well, organisations stand to lose a wealth of experience and an employee stands to lose their career.

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This is the most exciting time in the field for a generation and there are now more opportunities than ever. So if you want to make a real difference in the lives of real people, now is a great time to work or volunteer with us.

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Success story

It’s Only Weed – Famous Last Words! - 16 Years old

Now age 18, Josh from East Yorkshire was 16 when first started smoking cannabis with friends in the park.

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Gaenor’s Journey to Recovery with Aspire - 44 Years old

Among her friends, Gaenor was known as the life and soul of the party. However, when the COVID-19 lockdown hit, everything changed. The isolation intensified her already present anxiety, leading her to turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism - a habit that quickly spiralled into a serious problem.

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"I could drink 19 litres of white cider each day. - 46 Years old

In the world of recovery, every story is unique. John Houghton's journey, however, stands out as a testament to the power of family support, personal determination, and the human capacity for change. Now 46, John has been in recovery for nearly 13 years, a milestone he'll celebrate this April. His story is not just one of overcoming alcohol misuse, but of rediscovering life and purpose.

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WE ARE ADS

over 10 locations nationwide across Yorkshire and the north - we are here to help you

Thousands of people from every walk of life struggle with alcohol or drug misuse in our region. The social, health, employment and economic costs of these addictions are high – not just for the individuals, but also their families, communities and the NHS. Breaking the cycle can seem almost impossible. But we know how to help. This is why The Alcohol & Drug Service is here.

For over 35 years, we have delivered effective interventions in towns and cities. We’ve helped thousands of local people on the road to recovery, across Humberside, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, as we help the national strategy on a local basis. We ensure that the organisation is run well and we are a part of the Investors in People scheme, a quality framework which is independently audited.

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13/09/2025

RECOVERY GAMES

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The Recovery Games event is all about having fun and breaking down stigma, barriers.

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LATEST UPDATE

Celebrating 20 Years of Dedication: Honouring Our Long-Serving ADS Team Members

20/06/2025

Celebrating 4 exceptional team members who have dedicated 20 years' to ADS
"Why Should Service Users put Their Hand in the Box?"

18/06/2025

Guest speaker at the ADS Staff Conference took a bold and unique approach
Celebrating Excellence at the ADS Staff Conference

17/06/2025

Social Justice and Personalised Care
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