A space that's safe and supportive where people can open up about their struggles with alcohol, drugs or gambling.

That's what six newly-qualified peer mentors have created at Motiv8 Addiction Services after undertaking nine months of 'rigorous training'.

So now, on Tuesday mornings between 11am-midday, service users can come along and tell their story without fear of judgement - or simply lend an ear.

Lewis Foster has been down to speak with three of the new peer mentors; Jimmy Thistle, Brian Gilmour, and Paul Whipp: