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Mark Eustice – or Wally, as he’s known to many – is a former AFL player who turned out for Essendon, Richmond and Sydney Swans. Like many professional athletes, his career was defined not only by remarkable achievements, but also the trauma of
Our guest this time is David Higham, founder of The Well, a peer-run alcohol and other drug (AOD) service in the northwest of England. For more than 20 years, David was a habitual heroin user more accustomed to life in prison than the outside w
Pharmacotherapy is a treatment for opioid dependence that plays a vital role in many Victorians' lives.  In response to COVID-19, a number of changes were made to the way it is delivered. Some of these changes had profound effects on peoples' l
Pharmacotherapy is a treatment for opioid dependence that plays a vital role in many Victorians' lives.  In response to COVID-19, a number of changes were made to the way it is delivered. Some of these changes had profound effects on peoples' l
Our guest for this episode is Garry Rothman, a financial counsellor at Odyssey House. Many people are facing financial strife after the year we’ve just experienced, but drug dependency and its aftermath can certainly be a cause and complicating
For this episode we spoke to Lyle May, who among other things is an inmate on Death Row at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the States. The occasion for the interview was the release of Crimson Letters, Voices from Death Row, a col
31 August is International Overdose Awareness Day.  For Part 2 of this special episode to mark the occasion, we spoke to researchers Renae Fomiatti and Adrian Farrugia, from the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at Latrobe U
31 August is International Overdose Awareness Day. Being unable to gather in person, we asked listeners for their personal remembrances of loved ones lost to overdose. The resulting tributes are equal parts sad and joyful. They also make an imp
The world is changing fast due to COVID-19. As part of APSU's broader effort to understand the impact on people who use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, Straight From the Source is inviting a range of consumers and peer workers to share t
The world is changing fast due to COVID-19. As part of APSU's broader effort to understand the impact on people who use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, Straight From the Source is inviting a range of consumers and peer workers to share t
The world is changing fast due to COVID-19. As part of APSU's broader effort to understand the impact on people who use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, Straight From the Source is inviting a range of consumers and peer workers to share t
The world is changing fast due to COVID-19. As part of APSU's broader effort to understand the impact on people who use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, Straight From the Source is inviting a range of consumers and peer workers to share t
The world is changing fast due to COVID-19. As part of APSU's broader effort to understand the impact on people who use alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, Straight From the Source is inviting a range of consumers and peer workers to share t
Nutritionist Kate Borland offers an expert view on food and cooking, with special regard to AOD issues and the current historical moment.  This episode is packed with practical advice and information on nutrition, which Kate passionately presen
Bree tells the story of growing up with a mother whose drug use ultimately led to a fatal overdose. She describes the emotional range and complexity of a loving relationship affected and tragically shortened by addiction, but not necessarily de
At a young age, Frank left a violent family home to enter Melbourne's bikie scene, discovering along the way that heroin enabled him to thrive in a hostile environment. The criminal lifestyle offered a steady supply of his drug of choice but ev
Shame, sexuality and self-love. In this episode we speak to Jenny who is an APSU speaker’s bureau member and a multi-talented woman who has done a variety of work in the alcohol and other drug space. Jenny speaks to us about growing up experien
This episode of Straight from the Source is a little different, in this episode Emma, the Systemic Advocacy Lead at APSU and podcast host, talks about a little part of her story and her partner Dan’s story. The story is about young love, suppor
In this episode of 'Straight from the Source’, we speak to Matt Nettleton about his experience with trauma and addiction and his journey learning not to run away from himself. This episode is insightful and informative as we go deep discussing
In this episode of 'Straight from the Source’, we speak to Paul about his experience with gambling and substance addiction. Paul speaks about the role of his upbringing and cultural values and about using theatre to find himself. His story is
In this episode of 'Straight from the Source’, we speak to Paul about his experience with gambling and substance addiction. Paul speaks about the role of his upbringing and cultural values and about using theatre to find himself. His story is f
In this episode of 'Straight from the Source’, we speak to Tara about her experience with childhood trauma, going through the court system as a victim of crime and fighting to improve flaws in the AOD system. Tara speaks about gender, class and
In this episode of 'Straight from the Source’, we speak to Marg about her experience being impacted by substance use as a family member, about grief and loss and about finding purpose through the heartbreak. Marg’s story is heartbreaking and he
In this episode of 'Straight from the Source’, we speak to Marg about her experience being impacted by substance use as a family member, about grief and loss and about finding purpose through the heartbreak. Marg’s story is heartbreaking and
In this episode of 'Straight From the Source' we speak to Brendan about his experience with mental illness and suicidality and about learning to ask for help. Brendan’s story is at once sad and hopeful and reflects on the importance of having
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