The issue of illicit drugs has again been thrust into the spotlight, with former AFL star Ben Cousins' recent court appearance - and more recently, calls to legalise some drugs.
Former champion jockey Jamie Evans has seen the perils of drug use first hand.
He lost a fortune, his family and for a while, his sanity in the grips of chronic alcohol and heroin addiction.
His story touches on suicide, addiction, detox and the redemption of a man now devoted to sharing his experience.
Watch the interview with Jamie Evans on YouTube:
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This week there have been calls to legalise certain drugs:
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