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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 · 4h

"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

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 6h

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

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 1d

"I Knew The Whole World Had Changed..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Out Now!

How one moment of realisation can re-arrange the future, and make the path forward clear. With John Elford, in Listen UP Episode 8.

EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 2d

"That Was The Beginning..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Listen Now!

Discover the specifics of turning recovery knowledge into action - so it sticks when urges rise - in Episode 8 of Listen UP, with guest John Elford.

EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 2d

"There Was A Figure Stood There..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Out Now!

John Elford shares the haunting experience that taught him: pick life today and let everything else follow. In Episode 8 of Listen UP.

EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8

#chooseRecovery

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 3d

"There Was So Much Good In My Life..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Out Now!

John Elford reveals how to remove the lens of negativity and see the good memories that addiction kept hidden. In Listen UP Episode 8.

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#addictionjourney

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 4d

"Learning To Be Quiet And Still." | Listen UP Ep 8 - John Elford - Coming Soon!

Explore the need-to-knows of building calm, confidence, and 12‑step structure to neutralise daily triggers in Episode 8 of Listen UP, with John Elford.

EPISODE 8 - LIVE THU 9TH OCTOBER 2025

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 4d

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What Is Codeine Addiction - Abbeycare

Codeine addiction is: Growing tolerance to codeine over 2+ weeks, making the drug ineffective and requiring doses over the normal amount (e.g. > 60mg every...

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 4d

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 4d

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 4d

Instant Gratification, Dopamine, & Addiction Recovery... | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly - Out Now!

The surprising link between modern dopamine habits and instant gratification, in early recovery, with Paul Donnelly.

EPISODE 4 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep4

#recoveryawareness

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 4d

Helping a loved one grow beyond addiction? Try the 72-Hour Reset:

Day 1: List 5 "emergencies" that weren’t.
Day 2: Find 3 local support options they can access.
Day 3: Rehearse 1 boundary-setting convo with a friend.

Get weekly support: Family Recovery Compass → lk2.app/frc

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 4d

"Recovery Is A Process." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Coming Soon!

In Listen UP Episode 8, John Elford explains how simple routines like cooking become training reps for a steady, alcohol‑free life.

EPISODE 8 - LIVE THU 9TH OCTOBER 2025

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#soberliving

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 4d

Hope Was Born When I Saw Things Could Get Better… | Listen UP Episode 4 - Paul Donnelly - Out Now!

How to escape early recovery limbo, shed old identities, and find hope. Paul Donnelly explains, in Episode 4 of Listen UP.

EPISODE 4 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep4

#recoveryjourney

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 5d

"I Knew It Was My Choice." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Coming Soon!

John Elford shares how claiming the split‑second choice at the door - before the shop, before the drink - puts you back in charge of recovery.

EPISODE 8 - LIVE THU 9TH OCTOBER 2025

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 5d

It's Great To Be Straight | Listen UP Episode 3 - The Recovery Collective - Available Now!

Discover how sobriety unlocks new levels of creativity and self-belief, in Episode 3 of Listen UP with The Recovery Collective

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#sobercreativity #recoveryjourney

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 6d

Families:

✅ What qualities did you value in yourself before addiction entered your lives?
✅ Identify traits that feel most disconnected now - and why
✅ Find people, activities or pursuits that let you express those qualities again

Family Recovery Compass: lk2.app/frc

Family Recovery Compass - Help For Loved Ones of Those In Addiction - Abbeycare

Family Recovery Compass by Abbeycare is a newsletter helping loved ones of those in addiction, to help themselves and others.

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 6d

👉 More on the support Abbeycare offer is available through our website: linkly.link/2G15V

#AbbeycareGloucester #AddictionTreatment #AddictionRecovery #KetamineAwareness #AlcoholAwareness #SubstanceMisuse #CommunitySupport #RecoveryServices #HolisticCare #MentalHealthSupport #GloucesterNews (4/4).

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 6d

Abbeycare remains committed to delivering evidence-based, person-centred care, supporting individuals and families across Gloucestershire and beyond. (3/4).

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 6d

Discussions addressed:
• 📈 Rising ketamine misuse
• 🍷 The continuing impact of alcoholism
• 🤝 The role of collaboration and awareness in supporting recovery pathways

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 6d

On Friday evening, Abbeycare Gloucester welcomed Councillor Pervaiz and his guest for an insightful visit to our addiction treatment clinic, focusing on emerging trends in substance misuse and strategies for improved community support. (1/4).

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 7d

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

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 9d

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OxyContin Detox - Abbeycare

OxyContin (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release or OXY HCI CR) detox works by: Administering 2 – 32mg Buprenorphine for 10 – 14 days to mitigate aching muscles, hot flashes, and rebound emotiona...

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Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 9d

Abbeycare @abbeycare.bsky.social · 10d

Together, we honoured progress in recovery — and remembered those no longer with us. 💜

For more information on the support that Abbeycare offer, please visit our website: linkly.link/2Fsib

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Addiction Treatment Rehab Clinics In The UK | Abbeycare

Abbeycare operate residential addiction treatment centres in the UK. Rated Very Good by independent rehab clinic regulators. Overcoming addiction since 2005. Call 24h: 01603 513 091.