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Kaitlin Easton

Scots dad who was reunited with daughter after beating heroin addiction bids to help others

An inspirational Scots dad who has been in recovery for nearly four years is hoping to help others after being reunited with his daughter and restoring family relationships.

Barry Murphy, from Glasgow, began using drugs at the age of 14 and by 16, he had become involved in gangs and was selling cocaine in the city's southside.

The 40-year-old spent various stints in prison but his addiction spiralled when he was stabbed at 26 and he suffered from PTSD.

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