"43 years as the son of a co-existing disordered parent ; 30 years as a lower socio-economic statistic; 15 years as a MΔori IV drug;/methadone and other drug user; 12 years as a criminal justice/mental health service "consumer"; over 10 years working as a MΔori AOD clinician working primarily with MΔori; last 10 years in senior management roles. Has been drug (including alcohol) free for over 20 years. Thinks he talks too much and often does."
