43 min
Ep 7 Drug Addiction with Mick O'Brien Straight Talking with Fiona Mc
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- Society & Culture
Today's episode explores drug addiction and the shocking trends and statistics surrounding drugs in Ireland. The state's response to drugs will also be examined and trashing out the issues with Fiona Mc this week is historian, singer, songwriter, radio presenter and lecturer Mick O'Brien.
Mick eloquently describes his story of addiction and how it impacted his life and the lives of those around him. He details his 28 year recovery journey excellently, beginning in 6th class in primary school at the age of eleven. He discusses the pain of social isolation and his understanding of its impact in various communities throughout Ireland. The absence of connectedness among communities, in conjunction with widespread poverty and the economic downturn also feature throughout the discussion - catch up now!
Today's episode explores drug addiction and the shocking trends and statistics surrounding drugs in Ireland. The state's response to drugs will also be examined and trashing out the issues with Fiona Mc this week is historian, singer, songwriter, radio presenter and lecturer Mick O'Brien.
Mick eloquently describes his story of addiction and how it impacted his life and the lives of those around him. He details his 28 year recovery journey excellently, beginning in 6th class in primary school at the age of eleven. He discusses the pain of social isolation and his understanding of its impact in various communities throughout Ireland. The absence of connectedness among communities, in conjunction with widespread poverty and the economic downturn also feature throughout the discussion - catch up now!
43 min