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One of the UK’s leading addiction recovery clinics with approaching 20 years experience - we can help you beat your addiction.

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 3h
"He Really Saved My Life..." | Listen UP Ep 20 - Aidan Martin - Listen Now! Aidan Martin shares a deeply moving tribute to his late sponsor, the man who gave him the tools to live. And the profound duty he now feels to pass those same lessons on to others. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep20
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 3h
"We Were Expected To Drink..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Listen Now! John Elford explains how to overcome societal pressure - and what actually moves you forward in recovery. In Listen UP Episode 8. EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8 #recoveryjourney
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 9h
I Didn't Know I Had Someone To Talk To... | Listen UP Episode 5 - Iain Lee - Now Live! In Listen UP Episode 5, Iain Lee shares how open dialogue paves the way for better understanding in families. EPISODE 5 - NOW LIVE - lk2.app/luep5 #addictionrecovery #family
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 9h
"You Wrapped Your Arm Around Me When I Really Needed It..." | Listen UP Episode 20 - Aidan Martin - Listen Now! One of the most powerful moments in recovery is realising you were never alone in your "crazy" thinking. Aidan Martin explains. EPISODE 20 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep20
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 9h
"And When I Started...My Life Took Off..." | Listen UP Episode 12 - Eddie Gorman - Listen Now! Eddie Gorman shares how making amends to family and community set the stage for personal growth, coping skills, and new opportunities in Ep 12 of Listen UP. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep12
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
"The First Step In Changing Your Life..." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Out Now! Your loved one needs support, but so do you. Gayle Brannigan highlights the importance of taking the first step and reaching out for help, in Episode 9. EP 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
"The Change Happened When..." | Listen UP Ep 20 - Aidan Martin - Listen Now! Uncover how a single conversation with a GP can begin the chain reaction that unlocks real recovery. And why taking that one uncertain first step is all it takes to start. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep20
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Sit With Uncomfortable Thoughts, Feelings, & Emotions | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly - Available Now! Paul Donnelly reveals his simple method for managing the rollercoaster of early recovery, in Listen UP Episode 4. EPISODE 4 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep4 #healingjourney
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Believe They’ve Got the Resources to Get Well | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire - Out Now! Marie McGuire explains EXACTLY how belief in oneself (and others) is the cornerstone of recovery, in Episode 6 of Listen UP. EPISODE 6 - OUT NOW - lk2.app/luep6 #recoverymindset
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"That Was My Genuine Motivation..." | Listen UP Episode 20 - Aidan Martin - Listen Now! Uncover the transformative role education played in one man's long-term recovery... LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep20
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I Can't Hide Away. | Listen UP Episode 1 - Darren Connell - Now Available Early recovery isn’t easy. Darren Connell shares his raw experience of overcoming isolation and fear in Episode 1 of Listen UP. EPISODE 1 - NOW AVAILABLE - lk2.app/luep1 #addictionrecovery
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
“I owe Jericho House my life...” How recovery transformed one person’s life, and inspired a commitment to give back. From Abbeycare's Recovery Gathering 2026. www.abbeycarefoundation.com... #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I'm A Lot More At Ease In Nature... | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly - Listen Now! How the power of nature can effortlessly transform your recovery journey. Paul Donnelly explains, in Episode 4 of Listen UP. EPISODE 4 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep4 #healingjourney
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"It Was An Act Of Desperation..." | Listen UP Episode 20 - Aidan Martin - Listen Now! Aidan Martin reveals how going to his first addiction counsellor turned out to be the most life-changing decision he ever made. EPISODE 20 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep20
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
At Abbeycare's 2026 Recovery Gathering, we celebrated hope, joy, and love, and took inspiration from others in recovery. www.abbeycarefoundation.com/recovery-gat... #hopeinrecovery #recoveryispossible
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Providing Safe Spaces... | Listen UP Episode 14 - Kirsten Horsburgh - Listen Now! In Listen UP Episode 14, SDF CEO Kirsten Horsburgh reveals why bringing supervised spaces into everyday services, reduces risk, and maintains connection to help recovery. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep14
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"2 Things Had To Happen For Me To Get Well..." | Listen UP Episode 20 - Aidan Martin - Listen Now! Aidan Martin explains why even the best addiction support in the world cannot work until the individual is genuinely ready for recovery... EPISODE 20 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep20
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"It Was The First Time I'd Been Honest..." | Listen UP Episode 11 - Andy McLaren - Now Live! A simple, clear ask, unlocks real support fast - say the words and start. Former footballer Andy McLaren explains, in Episode 11 of Listen UP. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep11 #askforhelp
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"Seeing The Life In People's Eyes Come Back..." | Listen UP Ep 20 - Aidan Martin - Listen Now! In Listen UP Ep 20, Aidan Martin reveals how creative group activities are helping people in recovery rediscover laughter, belonging, and purpose. EPISODE 20 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep20
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"The 5 Things That Changed My Life Are..." | Listen UP Episode 20 - Aidan Martin - Coming Soon! Explore the five practical pillars of recovery that rebuilt one man's life from the ground up. EPISODE 20 - LIVE THU 8TH OCTOBER All Listen UP Episodes - lk2.app/lueps
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"It's About Finding Other People Who Understand..." | Listen UP Ep 17 - Allan Houston - Listen Now! Allan Houston shares how the single most terrifying moment of his recovery — admitting "I need help" — turned out to be the moment that changed everything. LISTEN NOW- lk2.app/luep17
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"It Was Self-Medication..." | Listen UP Ep20 - Aidan Martin - Coming Soon! Aidan Martin discloses how childhood attachment trauma can fuel substance abuse — and why recognising that root cause is essential for recovery. EP20 - LIVE THU 8TH OCTOBER All Episodes - lk2.app/lueps
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"You Forget The Power Of That Connection..." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Listen Now! Real connection restores calm and helps you rest properly. Clarke Carlisle explains, in Episode 10 of Listen UP. EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10 #addictionrecovery
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"I Was Mentally Planning A Relapse..." | Listen UP Episode 20 - Aidan Martin - Coming Soon! Uncover the hidden mental mechanics of relapse for protecting your long-term recovery. EPISODE 20 - LIVE THU 8TH OCTOBER All Listen UP Episodes - lk2.app/lueps
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"The Light Behind His Eyes..." | Listen UP Episode 18 - James Docherty - Listen Now! Uncover the quiet, life-changing power of witnessing someone else's recovery for the hope and motivation to take your own first step towards rehab. EPISODE 18 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep18
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"I Was Too Scared To Ask For Help..." | Listen UP Ep 13 - May Riddell - Listen Now! Get past fear of judgement and get real support — so you can protect your family and your future with a plan that works. May Riddell explains, in Episode 13 of Listen UP. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep13
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"It Gives You That Extra Motivation..." | Listen UP Ep 15 - In Cahootz - Listen Now! Unwrap the specifics of using group accountability and deliberate winter routines for steadier recovery. With guests Kate Black and Paul Byrne, of In Cahootz. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep15
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"Speak To The Right Person" | Listen UP Episode 11 - Andy McLaren - Out Now! In Listen UP Episode 11, footballer Andy McLaren uncovers how smart boundaries and picking the right support keep you safer and more stable in early recovery. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep11
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"There's Definitely A Mindset Change..." | Listen UP Episode 12 - Eddie Gorman - Listen Now! In Listen UP Episode 12, Eddie Gorman explains how witnessing real outcomes in recovery shifts mindsets and helps individuals embrace lasting change. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep12
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Abbeycare showed me the way forward."  A clear plan beats willpower—see how a step-by-step path makes entering rehab feel less overwhelming. From Abbeycare's Recovery Gathering 2025. www.abbeycarefoundation.com... #recoveryjourney #soberjourney
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Start Redefining Yourself" | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire - Listen Now! Redefining your identity beyond addiction makes for lasting change. Marie McGuire explains EXACTLY how in Episode 6 of Listen UP. EPISODE 6 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep6 #recovery
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"You'll Play For Scotland..." | Listen UP Episode 11 - Andy McLaren - Listen Now! When you’re at your lowest, the right support can help you see your potential - and achieve what you never thought possible. In Listen UP Episode 11, with Andy McLaren. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep11
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Most Successful Recovery Model Is... | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire - Listen Now! Marie McGuire unpacks how to balance guidance with self-expression during the fragile beginnings of sobriety, in Listen UP Episode 6. EPISODE 6 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep6 #sobriety
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"It’s About Improving The Life Of The Whole Population..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Now Live! Widening the lens beyond “dependency” helps you spot hidden harms sooner, and make recovery easier day to day. With guest Marc Buchanan. EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"We've Settled For The Language Around Trauma Changing..." | Listen UP Episode 2 - Now Available Uncover the nuances of addressing trauma for successful recovery in episode 2 of Listen UP! with guest Darren McGarvey. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep2
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"That Was The Baffling Thing..." | Listen UP Episode 18 - James Docherty - Listen Now! Uncover the science behind why addiction isn't a choice for lasting clarity and freedom from shame in Episode 18 of Listen UP, with recovery advocate James Docherty. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep18
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Christmas Can Be A Very Triggering Time Of Year..." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Listen Now! Explore the must‑knows of managing holiday triggers for a calmer, safer December in Episode 9 of Listen UP, with guest Gayle Brannigan. EPISODE 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"I Listened, Because They'd Walked The Same Road..." | Listen UP Episode 19 - Mark Dempster - Listen Now! Uncover why lived experience combined with professional expertise is the most powerful force in addiction recovery. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep19
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"I’m Not Lost, I’m Just Undiscovered..." | Listen UP Episode 6 - Marie McGuire - Out Now! Recovery is about uncovering the parts of yourself you’ve yet to find. Marie McGuire shares powerful reframes in Episode 6 of Listen UP. EPISODE 6 - OUT NOW - lk2.app/luep6 #selfdiscovery
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Addiction Is Like A Flatmate..." | Listen UP Episode 19 - Mark Dempster - Listen Now! There are two forces fighting inside every person in addiction, and understanding which one is driving you could make all the difference... LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep19
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Share The Things That Hurt The Most... | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly - Available Now! Healing starts when you share your pain with those who TRULY support you. Paul Donnelly explains in Episode 4 of Listen UP. EPISODE 4 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep4 #healingjourney
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Recovery Makes You Useful..." | Listen UP Episode 18 - James Docherty - Listen Now! Recovery advocate James Docherty shares how recovery communities immediately rebuild self-worth, for people who have spent years being told they'll never amount to anything. LISTEN - lk2.app/luep18
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"It Took A Long Time To Set Boundaries." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Listen Now! In Episode 10, former footballer Clarke Carlisle shares why limiting always-on access can lower stress, reduce cravings, and support early sobriety. EP. 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"I've Utilised The Darkness..." | Listen UP Ep 19 - Mark Dempster - Listen Now! From international drug smuggler to Good Morning Britain — and the one mindset shift that made it possible. Author and therapist Mark Dempster explains, in Ep 19 of Listen UP. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep19
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Recovery Is A Process..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Listen Now! In Listen UP Episode 8, John Elford explains how simple routines like cooking become training reps for a steady, alcohol‑free life. EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8 #addictionrecovery
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"I Created An Internal Message: I'm Not Enough..." | Listen UP Episode 19 - Mark Dempster - Listen Now! Discover how the belief "I'm not enough" forms in childhood, and why addressing it is one of the most important steps in genuine recovery. EPISODE 19 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep19
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"There Are Over 200 Health Conditions Caused Or Exacerbated By Alcohol..." | Listen UP Ep 7 - Marc Buchanan - Now Live! Spot risks earlier and act sooner - alcohol affects us all, not just folks at rock bottom. Marc Buchanan explains. EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
"Struck By The Depth Of Honesty..." | Listen UP Episode 18 - James Docherty - Listen Now! Discover the profound link between the safe caregivers you never had and the healing community that recovery offers. EPISODE 18 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep18
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"The Pain Of Remaining The Same Became Too Much...I Had To Do Something Different" | Listen UP Episode 18 - James Docherty - Listen Now! You don't need to hit rock bottom. You just need the pain of staying the same to outweigh the fear of changing. LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep18
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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Celebrate the growth that comes with recovery: ✅ The courage to face uncomfortable truths ✅ The willingness to let go of old narratives ✅ The support of people who challenge us to change www.abbeycarefoundation.com... #recoveryjourney
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