The Truth About Addiction
My name is Ron Isherwood, a recovering addict. Born into the infamous underworld of criminal Painters and Dockers in Melbourne. At 37 years clean, I embarked on my own journey of recovery 42 years ago. The last thing that I could give up was my addiction to crime.
Today, I am the founder of ‘The Truth About Addiction’, a compelling podcast that delves into the depths of mental health, addiction, and the path to recovery. I will share my own journey and unveil the raw and powerful stories of individuals from all walks of life; from current addicts to those on the road of recovery and the families affected. Every tale is genuine and unfiltered.
Addiction doesn't discriminate, but neither does hope. If one person resonates with one’s story, if one person can find hope and empowerment from one’s story, it’s a win.
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The Truth About Addiction
Ep75. Joel Papa, shooting at the police during drug-induced psychosis
In today’s episode, Joel from Victoria tells us about the destruction drugs brought onto him, how they transformed him into a different person and the bewildering actions during his drug-induced psychosis.
Growing up in a good family, Joel found himself gravitating towards older companions when his parents split up at the age of 13. He started to experiment with drugs like marijuana and speed. The introduction to ice at 14 years old led to the escalation of criminal involvement. In and out of detention centres as a young boy, Joel ended up in prisons for an array of charges including theft, aggravated burglary, and notably, random shooting at the police under the influence of ice.
Today, Joel has nearly four years of sobriety under his belt. He now cherishes life in its simplicity, holding down a steady job and nurturing the ultimate goal of steering young people away from the dark path he once followed.
“Crime doesn’t pay and drugs will kill you.”
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