When the MSIR opened Beattie was the fourth person to register and would use the room most days. Now, with the help of his ‘medicine’, a housing program and trusted medical advisors, he’s working towards the life he wants. Vigilance about his health and fear of overdose keep him coming back to the MSIR. Content Advice: descriptions of drug use and overdose Credits Featuring - Beattie Host - Christina Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-Hughes Host recording - Shelley Cogger Recorded on Wurundjeri land, produced on 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 here Thank you  Jen Anderson, Shelley Cogger, Donna, Lisa, Dr Nico Clark, Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Jon Tjhia, Jaye Kranz, Sophie Ransom, Lucy Osborne, Alice Garner and Sean Guillory---== Links Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR Launch Housing Music Distant Drums by King Kong Ding Dong (CCbyANC/ FMA) Precious Breath by Jen Anderson (Original) 11066 Etoile by Downliners Sekt (CCbyANC/ FMA) Nobody Dies Here Theme by Jen Anderson (original) Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.