Other People’s Lives I’m A Crackhead
Sep 25, 2025
The guest, a self-described "functioning crackhead," shares his gripping journey through addiction, starting with prescription pain pills at age 13 and escalating to crack use. He opens up about the struggles of maintaining a habit, the financial aspects of using crack, and his mental health challenges. Relapse triggers like grief and relationship pain weigh heavily on him, yet he expresses a desire to quit and emphasizes the need for empathy towards those battling addiction. His insights on coping strategies and the importance of seeking help are particularly poignant.
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From Prescriptions To Heavy Use
- He started addiction at 19 after prescribed pain pills and escalated through heroin to fentanyl and meth.
- A relapse cycle followed rehab and relationship trauma, showing how medical prescriptions led to long-term substance use.
Frequency And Cost Of Use
- He uses crack at least five times a week and spends $25–$80 per day, about $300 weekly.
- Crack's relative affordability makes it easier to maintain compared to prior substances.
Drugs Worsen Mental-Health Stability
- Highs temporarily mask depression while sobriety exposes severe low motivation and sleepiness.
- Substance use destabilizes psychiatric treatment, preventing stable medication and therapy progress.