It's About Enabling...Hope | Listen UP Episode 14 - Kirsten Horsburgh

In Listen UP Episode 14, Scottish Drugs Forum CEO Kirsten Horsburgh shares frontline, human-first insights - highlighting how showing people their lives matter can shift everything, and why meeting people without judgement becomes the starting point for real change.Kirsten reveals how a simple 15-minute naloxone conversation led to a life being saved within days - transforming harm reduction from theory into something immediate, and deeply human:- Choose non-judgemental spaces to reduce shame and keep showing up- How to spot when support options don’t fit your situation- Build small safety habits that can protect you day-to-day- One overlooked barrier stopping people accessing life-saving treatment...and reveals practical, real-world harm reduction insights throughout.LISTEN NOW: lk2.app/luep14ALL LISTEN UP EPISODES: lk2.app/lueps 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.Connect with Abbeycare:Website: ...