Shannon Man On His 25-Year Battle With Addiction
On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey heard from a Clare man whose story is one of addiction, survival and, ultimately, hope. Darragh O’Loughlin from Shannon spent 25 years struggling with substance addiction, beginning with solvent misuse as a teenager and later progressing to heroin. At 38, he survived a major overdose, an experience that could have ended his life. After several attempts at recovery, Darragh eventually found a renewed sense of purpose through music, work and reconnecting with his family. He has now been drug-free for a number of years and is looking positively towards…
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