I became addicted to opiates in 2001, through continued use of them after major medical surgeries. I had three back surgeries – fusions/laminectomies, and the removal of a blood clot that developed during second surgery. This clot did nerve damage and left me with a limp and weakness on my right side. The pain, after […]
Category: prescription drug addiction
the eating disorder unit
“Who has to pee?” All hands went up, including mine. We were like cattle, the herd all moving toward the front of the room. I was starting to get used to the rules here and took my place in the back of the line. This was not the worst thing about being here, I thought, […]