Other People's Lives Guest (self-described "functioning crackhead")
Longtime substance user who identifies as a "functioning crackhead," sharing personal experiences with addiction, relapse triggers, and efforts to seek treatment; appears to have history with opioids, heroin, meth, and now crack.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 37min
I’m A Crackhead
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.
