A new app has been launched by an Erskine rehabilitation centre to help people with drug and alcohol addictions.

Abbeycare Scotland, a residential rehabilitation centre, has developed this technology as part of its aftercare programme.

The main objective of the app is to decrease the likelihood of relapses by providing support and resources to clients.

A key feature is a digital tracker, which enables individuals to log the number of days they've been free from substances.

There is also a journal where users can document their recovery journey, which can be shared with the aftercare team.

The main objective of the app is to decrease the likelihood of relapses by providing support and resources to clients (Image: Quantum Communications Group) The app is accessible on both mobile and laptop devices, and it provides information about Abbeycare's outreach groups and recovery events.

In times of crisis, users can use the app to contact Abbeycare's 24-hour phone line or initiate a live chat with a staff member.

The app is designed to complement Abbeycare's existing aftercare service, which assists people in recovering from addictions.

Eddie Clarke, outreach manager of the Abbeycare Group, said: "We’re excited to be rolling out this new app for our clients in Erskine and are certain many will benefit from being able to reach out for support with just a few taps on their phone.

"Returning to the outside world after a spell in rehab can be extremely challenging for people with addiction issues, which is why the work of our aftercare team is so important.

"Sometimes the difference between relapse and recovery is as simple as being able to speak to someone who understands what you are going through at the right time."

Ross Carrick, a client at Abbeycare, said: "The app brings together many resources that I use every day as part of a 12-step recovery programme, such as the daily journal, the lists of meetings on the Zoom platform, and access to readings which are all part of my daily disciplines.

“It is also useful to be able to connect with other people in recovery and ask questions using the discussion forum.”