Overcoming Drug Addiction: Darren’s Recovery Story
Overcoming Drug Addiction: Darren’s Recovery Story – The Alcohol & Drug Service (ADS) has been transforming lives for more than 25 years. Here is one true story about Darren, a young man from Grimsby, who has battled back from addictions to drugs to reclaim his life and rebuild relationships with family. Darren was supported in his recovery by The Junction, a service which The Alcohol & Drug Service delivers in partnership with Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust. If you have been affected by the issues raised in Darren’s Story, call our confidential helpline on 01482 320 606. Or visit www.ads-uk.org.
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Forgot to add – life does get better and better it’s not all doom and gloom – Glad to hear you are back on track with? your family.
A story that could belong to anyone with the difference that the father was a drug user too..
To climb out of the black hole of despair / drug addiction is not an easy thing to do – it’s easier just to keep going – I listened to my conscience after years of not taking any notice of it and i didn’t like what it was telling me, once you drag yourself out of the black hole you never want to go there again – never ..? clean and sober over 10 years now but you never forget the pain, good luck Darren
It sounds like you’ve worked really hard to turn your life around, Darren, and that you’re doing? a great job – best wishes for a long, happy and positive life.
Good man sounds like me? it can be done
What? a star Darren !
You’re an amazing person that deserves the best in life and thru your own good will, hard work and determination, you’ve got there. I think about you a lot and I’m so happy for you. Well done Dazza? x
I’ve known you all my life but never knew what was going on behind closed doors, respected u growin up down LB n STILL respect you now if not a damn site more… 🙂 well done mate know ya fam are all real proud of you!!! Alot of love from the LB (lincoln? boulevard) 😉
Thanks for all the positive comments. 😕 )
Brilliant Darren, I know I don’t ‘know’ you, but really love seeing your positive posts on twitter, looking to the future. Your family must be so proud of you, and agree with lilzowie’s remarks also. Take care matey!?
Im so proud Darren..? ur a sparkling example of how someone can turn there life around, your doing a great job!! love Zoe xx
Awesome Dazza all? the best mate, Potter!
well? done darren