“I started the guessing game: Benzos? No. Acid? No. Mushrooms? No. Bath salts? No. I remember pausing and feeling a chill go through me. Heroin? Yes. ‘Daniel, are you telling me that Jeremy is using heroin?’ Yes.”
‘Mom, Jeremy is doing some really bad drugs.’ Time stopped. I was dumbfounded.’: After son’s fatal heroin overdose, family start non-profit to help others battling addiction
I Was Released From Prison 11 Years Ago—That Night, All I Could Think About Was Going Back
“But I had the strength within me and around me to be a better man.”
‘I was refused service. I lost my wallet, most of a weekend. More importantly though, I lost patience with the whole cycle.’: Woman shares journey to 6 months sober
“I drank to oblivion almost every day and woke up often not knowing whose house I’d slept in until I opened my eyes. But with my wedding coming up, I wanted a clean break.”
‘Yes, I’m so lucky. I only had to sacrifice my hormones, my social life, and mental wellbeing. But hey, at least I’m lean!’: Woman shares anorexia recovery, road to healthy pregnancy
“It didn’t hit me when my heart rate was at 40 bpm and the doctor called cardiology in a panic. Or when I was freezing cold in the summer heat. Or when I woke up at 3 a.m. every morning, dripping in sweat. I finally realized something was wrong when I stopped loving my dog.”
Why I’m Thankful For My Time As A Homeless Addict
“I’m thankful I was sleeping under that bridge then just as much as I’m thankful for having a big beautiful house to sleep in now.”
I Kicked My Son Battling Addiction Out, And It’s The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done
“I live in fear he will become just another statistic.”
Dear Society, Remember Every Heroin Addict Is Someone’s Child
“My heroin addict never hangs up the phone without telling me he loves me. My heroin addict thanks me with tears in his eyes when I visit him in jail. My heroin addict apologizes when he can’t control his addiction.”