Arsenal's Tony Adams discusses addiction at Margate FC
Former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams says he has more motivation than ever to support those experiencing drug and alcohol abuse.Adams served four months in HMP Chelmsford in 1995 for drink-driving, but continued to drink for another six years.Visiting Margate FC, Adams met members of The Forward Trust, an organisation that that helps people with drug and alcohol dependence, for whom he has recently been named the chair of trustees."There's a lot of people here who have used our services here in this area, which means a great deal," he said.
"It's a pleasure to be here in Margate. In East Kent we do a lot of great work."I'm an ex-offender. It's the holy trinity for me, getting people employed and in housing."I recovered from alcohol addiction 29 years ago now. It's the 12-step programme."I've got such a great life today - my head is calm, I've got energy and peace of mind that I don't want to give away and doing events like this, I can see people at the start of their journey and it reminds me of what it was like for me."
Dave, who was a substance abuser and left prison a year ago, said: "I've looked up to Tony Adams all my life and for him to be part of something that's got me through into recovery is massive."I used to have shirts with [Tony's] name on the back, to be in the same room as Tony I never thought it was possible."Adams won four league titles, three FA Cups and played 66 times for England.His recovery has seen him support many organisations, with the Forward Trust now working with Reach Out And Recover (ROAR) Kent.
Charlie is an Arsenal fan who has being supported by ROAR."My first game at Highbury was in 1995, I've followed [Tony] ever since," said Charlie."I'm an alcoholic and an addict, when I got into a rut, I never thought I could be the person I am today."Trudy is a recovering alcoholic and said: "It nearly killed me, but I've had the best life in the past three years, I wouldn't want it any other way."I'm chuffed to bits, I'm so grateful for [Tony] coming and that he's helping us."Adams will be back in Margate to referee a charity football match on 28 June.
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