The start and end of this episode is one of a sad loss about an amazing man named Sam. Please donate to Sam's hospital here: https://beaumontfundraising.enthuse.com/pf/100kmforsam?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaafq9V-h2hJo5xA-CIs5HY62mWcDsmFAiIMzmTK9EWJSTK6Aah0hrG2lUs_aem_fZYTae0agtSf5XzW-MjAug 15 years old, he was injecting heroin, caught in a cycle of addiction, crime, and self-destruction. Growing up in Dublin, he quickly became entangled in a dangerous lifestyle—stealing cars, dealing drugs, and doing whatever it took to survive. But no matter how deep he fell, he always believed he was in control. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, we explore the devastating impact of heroin addiction, the dangers of high-functioning addiction, and the long road to recovery. From hiding his addiction from family to his final moment of surrender, this episode sheds light on the brutal realities of substance abuse and the power of change. Topics Covered: • The early signs of addiction and how it spiralled out of control • Growing up in crime and learning how to steal cars at 12 • The brutal truth about heroin addiction and withdrawal • High-functioning addiction – how he kept a job while using • The role of family, guilt, and stigma in addiction • Why methadone was harder to quit than heroin • The dangers of relapse and why so many addicts hide their struggles • How he finally got clean and what recovery looks like today This is a powerful, eye-opening discussion that challenges common misconceptions about addiction, crime, and the recovery process. Hosted on Acast.