24 Hours In The Life of a Heroin Addict: Raw and Unfiltered

In the stark reality of the opioid epidemic, statistics become faces. And today, we meet one of them: Mike.

His story is not just a number on a page, but a raw and unfiltered account of 24 hours in the life of a heroin addict, and his journey towards healing and sobriety.

Through his experiences, we gain intimate insights into the cycle of addiction, the daily struggles, the isolation, the pain, and the hope that recovery can offer.

Mike’s 24 hours are not a Hollywood portrayal. There are no dramatic highs or tearful confessions. Instead, his journey is a gritty, honest look at the relentless demands of addiction.

We witness his morning ritual — the agonizing withdrawal, the desperate search for a fix, the fleeting respite followed by the inevitable crash. We walk beside him as he navigates the labyrinthine streets, the suspicious glances, and the constant internal battle between survival and surrender.

I have posted Mike’s journey, in its entirety here on Medium.

In His Own Words

How did my days go? Well, I’d wake up each morning, that is if I even got sleep the night before, which was doubtful unless I had as much heroin as I needed, which never seemed to happen.