People think it's harmless - but just one spliff was all it took to begin my rapid descent into hell - DJ TIM SHAW; MAIL NEWS FOCUS As the debate over the classification of cannabis rages on, Birmingham DJ Tim Shaw tells his own harrowing story of a life almost wasted. His account of how the drug came close to wrecking his mind, body and soul makes sobering reading.(News)

From: Birmingham Mail (England) | Date: February 12, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: DIANE PARKES reports.

ONE spliff was all it took to begin my rapid descent into hell."

Those are the words of Birmingham's most infamous shock jock, Tim Shaw - but for once his message doesn't have a zany punchline.

The 33-year-old DJ, known for controversial on-air stunts, revealed for the first time today how he spent years in a drugaddled haze.

In an exclusive interview with the Birmingham Mail, the presenter of Kerrang! radio's breakfast show told how he needed a cocktail of drugs just to get through the day.

His addiction even forced him to steal ...

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