A former heroin addict is now helping other people overcome addiction as the United States continues to face an opioid crisis that has affected families as well as those directly using drugs.
In an interview, the individual reflected on the effect addiction had on their family, saying it had caused significant disruption. Their experience has since informed efforts to support others dealing with addiction.
The account focuses on the personal consequences of the US opioid crisis and on the role of people with lived experience in helping those trying to break free from substance dependence. It presents recovery support through the perspective of someone who has overcome heroin addiction themselves.
The latest account highlights both the continuing impact of opioid addiction on families and the efforts of former users to assist others facing similar difficulties.
