In Listen UP Episode 17, senior addiction worker at Glasgow ADRS, and Humanizing Healthcare co-lead, Allan Houston shares his recovery journey and what two decades on the frontline of Scotland's drug crisis actually looks like.

Allan lays bare the uncomfortable truth about addiction services that nobody says out loud, and maps the exact route from chaos to 33 years clean — starting with one meeting:

- The one sentence a stranger said that gave Allan his first real glimpse of hope

- One thing 99% of medical students say they wished they'd known five years earlier

- How Glasgow's MAT standards mean you can go from crisis to prescription in under an hour today

- One overlooked reason why most people don't reach out for help — and what actually gets them through the door

...and reveals counterintuitive insights throughout.

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Why Listen UP matters:

- Discover how others found strength when they thought they had none
- Learn personal insights and approaches to breaking free from addiction's grip
- Understand the comprehensive support system that makes lasting recovery possible
- Hear from experts who've helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction

Abbeycare provides comprehensive 28-day residential rehabilitation programmes at our facilities in Scotland and Gloucester. Our holistic approach combines medically-supervised detoxification, cognitive behavioral therapy, counselling, and aftercare planning to address the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of addiction.

Our programmes are personalised to meet individual needs, with comfortable en-suite accommodation, nutritious meals, and a supportive community environment.

Beyond your stay, our dedicated aftercare team remains connected, ensuring you're supported at every step of your recovery journey.

Whether you're considering taking the first step toward recovery or supporting someone who is, Listen UP provides the insight, inspiration, and information you need to move forward.

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