In Listen UP Episode 20, bestselling author of Euphoric Recall, The Scheme charity co-founder, and 8.5-year recovery advocate Aidan Martin shares how he rebuilt his life from one of Scotland's most deprived communities — left school with nothing, nearly lost his life, and still found his way out — highlighting the hidden mental warning signs of relapse most people miss, and the five specific pillars that finally made sobriety stick.

Aidan Martin exposes how a volunteer counsellor's single question — asked without pressure — did what years of crisis couldn't, unlocking the moment of self-recognition that started everything:

--Hear the one word Aidan says transformed his first terrifying recovery meeting into his greatest support

--The two conditions that must both be true before recovery actually works (and why one alone isn't enough)

--Why being in a group not built around substances quietly rewires your sense of what normal feels like

--One warning sign that appears in the mind six months before a relapse — and how to catch it early...

...and shares five counterintuitive recovery insights throughout.

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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