Press Office

Welcome to our Press Office

Welcome to our Press Office. Below you will find copies of our latest press releases. The Press Office is responsible for promoting the work of ADS and the difference we make to thousands of peoples lives every year.

Our clients

Many of the people we work with are only to willing to be interviewed and talk about the issues they have faced in their lives in order to raise awareness about the issues and hopefully help others. We will judge each interview request on an individual basis and on its merits. The needs of the client will always be at the centre of any decision. Please see some of the case studies of ADS clients.

Expert comment:

We have highly experienced staff team in the field of addiction and they are all available for interview. Please see biography details of the Senior Management Team.

Get in touch

If you have a press enquiry then please get in touch with Sarah Chilton, Director of Communications direct on 0161 831 2400 or 07969 288 540 or by email on sarah.chilton@adsolutions.org.uk

Key Facts

Alcohol related deaths have doubled since 1979
180,000 people each year are admitted to hospital because of alcohol related illness or injury
Between 15,000 and 22,000 premature deaths occur each year from alcohol misuse
1.1 million people are dependent on alcohol
332,000 problem drug users in England
195,000 people were in contact with drug treatment services in 2006-07
Class A drug use generates £15.4 billion in crime and health costs each year
For every £1 spent on drug treatment at lease £9.50 in crime and health costs can be saved