John

John’s history with heroin and other drugs includes making the front page of the Herald Sun after overdosing in a laneway. Having been around Melbourne since the deadly late 90s, he's a staunch defender of the MSIR, and opioid replacement, Buvedal.Episode contains: strong language, overdose death and adult themesHelp & Support - Alcohol and Drug FoundationHarm Reduction AustraliaLifeline (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia)CreditsHost - PudgeyFeaturing - John Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-HughesMix assistance - Dylan Ransom-HughesHost recording - Shelley CoggerTheme - Jen AndersonField recordings - Michelle Ransom-HughesRecorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land.An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made possible by the cooperation of the North Richmond MSIR.You can support the production hereRead the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIRThanks         (MSIR) Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James Fitzpatrick, Shelley Cogger, Donna, Lisa, and the staff who helped make these interviews possible. Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Kim Lester, Dave Suttee, Pippa Williams, Adele Pickvance.Series art by Eloise McCullough.MusicNobody Dies Here Theme - Jen AndersonUnalin - Tim Khan (CC0) freesoundAttempt 7 - Jared C. Balogh (CCbyNC) Slin - Tim Khan (CC0) freesound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.