opioid crisis

I Was Hooked on Opioids for Years

BUT NOT FOREVER –

Dec. 8, 2023 – Eventually, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and prescribed Concerta, leading to my exposure to stimulants.

The concept of taking a pill to improve one’s mood was introduced to me at a very young age, so the beginning of my addiction story is not unique. Like many teenagers, I experimented, but the difference lies in the timing. In 2006, when I was 17, research was published suggesting that OxyContin was addictive.

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C Luke

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