{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/68f6063cb5743a0a56856c99?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Treating the Trauma Behind Drug Addiction 'Best Bang for your Buck' - 20/10/2025","description":"<p>Treating trauma behind people’s drug addiction presents the “best bang for your buck” when tackling substance abuse, addiction counsellors have said.</p><p><br></p><p>James O’Shea, chair of Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI) and counsellor at Four Swans Therapy &amp; Wellness in Duleek says trauma runs through families “like a fire” but it can be treated.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Drugs, Mr O’Shea said treatment of trauma has greater success than treatment of addiction, which is more difficult, he believes.</p><p><br></p><p>James O'Shea joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us in more detail about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}