“The fear of being recalled again is enough to keep me clean. I’m 50-odd now and I’ve had enough of all that.

“When I was released, I came to a supported housing in Preston. I’m not from round here so I needed to build up connections.

“Somebody mentioned MAP Group. I came along one Tuesday morning, and got a nice warm welcome.

“They’ve linked me in with the Food Redistribution Centre where I volunteer now and I do the talks with ACE too, sharing my story. It’s nothing to be proud of, but if sharing it can change someone else’s future – stop them from hurting others, using drugs or ending up in jail – that’s good.

“And I volunteer at the prison [HMP Preston] too – I help the lads who are getting released with their benefits, the doctors or dentists, getting food parcels or clothing, just general signposting [via the Support Hub]. I spent five years in there myself. My message every time is, it is possible.

“I’ve been clean the best part of 19 months now. I’m getting to see my daughter, seeing my mum, dad and sisters on a regular basis. This is the longest I’ve been out of prison without turning back to using.

“I still come to MAP Group on a Tuesday too. It’s built my confidence and I’ve made friendships and good connections with the ACE team. I know if I ever I need them, they’ll support me. It’s been really good for me.”