Podcast #3. James's Journey: An insight into the experience of heroin and benzodiazepine addiction.

In this episode Timmy interviews James where he gives an insight into the life of a chaotic drug user from Cork City, Ireland.
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Below is a list of organisation that can help you or someone you know who may have been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast.
For suicide/mental health: www.pieta.ie/
Just to talk to someone: www.samaritans.org/ireland/sa...
For those with drug addictions: www.na-ireland.org/
For those with alcohol problems: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/
For people who have been to prison :www.corkalliancecentre.com/
Your local community drugs worker: www.drugs.ie/downloadDocs/Drug...

[@michelenicholson6926]

As a recovering addict myself, and coming off methadone and benzodiazepines it gives me inspiration, well done lads.

[@robbieburton8887]

I dunno where ya get the courage to talk about stuff like that. Hats off to ya james. Not only are ya showing theres a way back from that kinda life but also showing what addiction and crime does to the person and families. Fair play to both of ye boys. I wouldn't change a thing with the podcast, keep doing what ur doing.

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Thanks a million Robbie

[@73sindo]

Another great episode as you highlight the rights of passage and rituals of your youth and the paradox of living a fuller life in prison. Well done

[@noreenmurphy889]

James I have seen the destruction of drink and drugs and also the massive life change the loss of a parent has on a young person coming into the transition from primary to secondary. I come from the countryside and drugs are everywhere and the damage not alone to the user but to the family is immeasurable. We need education and understanding of helping young people who have to deal with crisis or an event that turns their world upside down. There is stigma attached to addiction, mental health and suicide and the value of silence needs to be lifted and its people like you and Timmy and others coming forward to tell yere stories will give others hope as without hope we have nothing to cling to. Lack of easy accessible services is shocking in Ireland. I have an interesting story about that and how difficult it is to integrate addiction services into communities and I'm talking about rural areas too. Keep up the good work.

[@grahamhornibrook9468]

Great stuff again lads, i guarrantee there's people listening and picking up the phone for help after hearing these podcasts, keep it up and well done again, doing yourselves proud👌

[@cailimfielding4363]

Every week I tune in I think ye won't top the previous episode, yet low and behold ye have surpassed my expectations. Well done lads this is the realist podcast I know of.

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Thanks cuz

[@benitezsucks8625]

Such honesty. Crazy to think that this was/is going on in peoples lives. Well done guys. Speaking so well and clearly at a different place now your lives.

[@louisefitzpatrick1881]

Well done timmy and James xx

[@liviamul]

I'm going to truly miss here podcast but I'm soooo grateful to have alll these brilliant relatable stories to replay and listen back , ye have helped me so much when iv found myself going tru a bit of a rut , ye are true legends 💯 take care lads have the best 2024 with here families. 🙏🙏

[@barbalaza8370]

This really struck a chord with me. My son died last month from alcohol and prescription drug abuse. Ireland is in deep denial about its class system

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Very sorry for your loss

[@barbalaza8370]

@@thetwonorriespodcast I wish I was aware of your podcast before he died. I could never understand what he was going through. He's left 3 young sons and I'm terrified for their future. Listening has giving me a little bit of peace of mind. I'm not in Ireland and I couldn't come home to bury him because of COVID. This young fella reminds me so much of my son. I hope he continues on his road to recovery. Ye are doing a great thing here lads. Keep it going. Edit: sorry I'm referring to #33 the lad Cian.

[@mollieholmes5016]

You both are amazing. It's so important to hear the other side of the story, rather than just hearing the stigma and judgement of drug misuse. Everybody has a story of why they became who they were, no one has the right to judge anybody. You're going to help so many people! I really hope young kids struggling watch these podcasts and it gives them hope and inspiration for their futures. ❤

[@finolalee2739]

Please please please take a moment to look at where you both are NOW to where you were. Such strength and awareness you both have found. Keep moving forward. Be proud of your accomplishments. 👍

[@mrnice5227]

Well done james great roll model for people

[@amyohanlon8631]

Wel done James ur an inspiring man who helps me so much and other with our journeys u bought a tear 2my eye at the wel done❤️

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Thanks Amy ❤️

[@natureisallpowerful]

You're not just saying you're sorry we all do that, your showing by your actions that you are.Well done mate 👍

[@11crouchy]

Well done again guys Timmy u did a great job & James always a pleasure 👏👏👏

[@emmettmccarthy7247]

fair play to ye both its not easy to get out of addiction but its possible if u really want to live a better life.i can relate to so many things ye talked about.its inspiring to see how far ye have come.keep the good work up lads god bless u both

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Thanks a million Emmett, hope you're keeping well

[@davidoshea7313]

Excellent boys. Well done.

[@christophercrowley6829]

Love it, great stuff. Listening to this brought back so many memories. Well done 🙏🏻💙☘️

[@niamhlavin6671]

I started working with young people in care around 2005 in Cork.In the 10 years I did that work watching drug use going from 0 to 100 was very scary. Not been able to help the young people with their addiction despite trying so hard was the worst and I think it’s what broke me the most in the end. After some traumatic events in my own life that left me pretty spent emotionally, I moved onto a different role.I live in hope that these young people were able to move on too. There was one particular lad I’d love to know what became of him but I fear he didn’t make it. You made be thinking about to him and even now have a better understanding what was going on for him.

[@6900pilot]

Im only new to your stories but i love them its very relaxing listening to your show. Love yere honesty.

[@ianmallows660]

Fantastic boys never stop the meeting and Sharing your stories 👍

[@OShaughnessyC]

Such authenticity and honesty.

[@mandy5337]

James well done ur such a powerful speaker cant wait for part 2 👏👏👏

[@sylviamccarthy8353]

Great story James only listening now I can relate to some of it as my brothers wer a bit wild one changed his life around but unfortunately my other brother didnt fantastic show well done to ye both 👏👏👏

[@kokothegreat5583]

Awesome lads well done ❤

[@aquinask9180]

Powerful interview 💯

[@damoallen1]

I was in 1A1 and I'm not that smart 😂😂😂 you forgot about the nerds in 1A 🙈😂 fair play again lads.

[@clarabloxburggamer6441]

To be honest enough to hit rock bottom and the only way is up.....that is recovery in itself

[@patfalveyireland]

I’m really enjoying the stories the honesty of your podcast and that there is hope and light no matter what and the importance of family and asking for help. keep it up lads. 👍👍

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Great to hear you're enjoying the podcast Pat 👍

[@petergarrett3481]

Great podcast identification very easy.

[@rosscorriea9787]

Another Great Episode lads. Fair Play on opening up on everything from your Past.

[@annamarieoriordan7295]

Thanks so much for your share 🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@markdunnecork]

Great podcast lads

[@KINGKONG-jc7xh]

Fairplay lads onwards and upwards 👍

[@tigertrainingacademy4555]

Well done brilliant again

[@NoelDonovan]

Well done lads great show again

[@elisabet9379]

I met you through the program with Caitriona and it was wonderful guys !! Do you know that your work is going far? I am from Barcelona thank you for your achievement. Dignifying human beings who have been lost in a moment of confusion in their life and looking at them horizontally, directly in the eyes, I believe that a great step for them to regain sovereignty in their lives is something very special. I am using the translator I hope it does its job well.

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

Hi Eli, delighted to hear our humble podcast has reached Barca! Thanks for your comment. Translation worked fine 😊👍

[@jdproject6640]

Fair play 2ye boyz der is people listening boyz 😎 your own 4 1. Well done james an timmy.

[@bouzdigm1688]

So inspiring ❤

[@tomasfeehan4639]

Powerful stuff boys. Thanks 👍

Inspirational story, fair play James

[@cptherebel]

Great interview lads!! Great to see ye doing well😊

[@gjoc78]

Two great role models, ye should be very proud of yourselves lads.

[@timothylong9906]

Thank you very much

[@lisafinn1540]

so inspiring. brilliant story. well done to yee both. ur amazing

[@emmaleahy2358]

Another great interview. Well done lads ❤🤍

[@nathanoshea2773]

James saying that he was unable to talk to women when he was younger yet his wife is a very beautiful lady it sounds like he completely changed his life around for the better fair play lads keep going

[@crazybirdladieslaura5647]

Few of you in that primary years were great footballer's and hurlers

[@robsmithadventures1537]

We had the tiered classes in Mount Sion in Waterford too. I think it can be a bit cruel to be honest.

[@kasiaoleary545]

👏👏👏

[@user-br8nf2om2n]

not in all areas but truth be told bck in the 90s before computers and phones ect some doctors where proper gangsters i can relate to what u where saying at start of this podcast nurse in new co. Wexford use to give my aunty literally anyting u wanted mostly valume one very dodgy nurse used to invite my aunty to her house bck then 97 when my aunty was hooked on drugs trust me opiod withdrawal is one worst things that ever happene d to me god bless to anyone who has gone through or is going through proper cold turkey from opioid jesus there is no words to explain or describe it im sure many will agree that restless legs would do a persons head in💯 👈😁😅

[@brianmcsweeney2322]

Great podcast again lads.. loved it except for the originally from Dublin part 😁

[@adifferentbreed4585]

What was the best way to come off opiod Tablets and trying control that shakes and rattles and that bad burning smell from your skin , because iff the chemicals coming out. Every morning i wake up my bedroom smells like a burning smell because off the smell coming out my pours. What is the best way to get off opiods tablets without using any prescriptions because there is no help where i am to wean off. I have to do it myself. Any tips please lads ??

[@thetwonorriespodcast]

This would generally need to be medically supervised. Methadone or suboxone work really well.

[@ianmallows660]

We need to get the dangers ov drinking alcohol in to the schools all the governments blame the person and not the highly indicative drug cos it makes them rich 😢