It seems like every day we see a new story about fentanyl, the synthetic opioid that has infiltrated the drug supply and greatly contributed to … [Read more...]
If I die from an overdose, please don’t prosecute my dealer
In 2014, one of my heroin dealers supplied drugs to someone who would later overdose and die. I wasn’t involved and only heard about it second-hand, … [Read more...]
It doesn’t matter if you think addiction is not a disease
Addiction is defined as a disease by most medical associations, including the American Medical Association. It has been considered such for several … [Read more...]
How I almost chose death over the stigma of addiction
A 2013 study by the American Psychiatric Association found an estimated 22.7 million Americans were in need of treatment for a substance use … [Read more...]