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Steven’s Story: Educated and Addicted to Opioids
Steven’s story provides us with a glimpse into his struggle with pain and opioids. His journey, shared in its entirety, sheds light on the challenges he faced and is still dealing with today.
In this series, we navigate the intricate terrain of addiction, peeling back the layers of the human experience to reveal both the hidden struggles and the remarkable resilience that define this journey.
College Educated: This Is My Story — Walking the Tightrope
“I am not homeless. I am college educated and employed. I have a family. I’m not out robbing people to get my fix. So I’m not your stereotypical junkie living in a van under the bridge. But could that be my future? Who knows? I’ve never tried heroin, but had I not found a sympathetic doctor, who knows? I suspect my story is not unique.”
My journey into the realm of painkillers began five years ago. It all started with a condition I had never heard of — testicular varicosele. Back then, I was a college student without insurance, and the road ahead was daunting. My history as a recovering alcoholic added an extra layer of caution; I knew I was walking on thin ice when it came to addiction. Determined to stay clear of the treacherous path of opiates, I battled on. But sometimes life has its own plans.
