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 themes Help & Support - Alcohol and Drug Foundation Harm Reduction Australia Lifeline (remember you can call 13 11 14, 24 hours in Australia) Credits Host - Pudgey Featuring - John  Producer/ Interviewer/ Editor - Michelle Ransom-Hughes Mix assistance - Dylan Ransom-Hughes Host recording - Shelley Cogger Theme - Jen Anderson Field recordings - Michelle Ransom-Hughes Recorded 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 here Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR Thanks          (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. Music Nobody 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.