When Reggie Nearly Lost His Methadone
Editor’s Note: The following account was written by Reggie’s father. Reggie’s own words are identified where they appear.] Reggie’s Father
Opioids
A Day in the Life of a Shunned Addict
[This was written in the fall of 2005. This has to be one of the most insightful posts in the
Letters Reggie Wrote to Himself in Treatment
[Editor: During treatment, Reggie sometimes wrote letters addressed to himself. Some were humorous or deliberately exaggerated, while others dealt directly
It Scares Me
February 19 Well, my ship finally came in today. The long awaited and much appreciated package made its way in.
To Be King of the World Again
January 4 Yeah! The long awaited D’s [Dilaudid] finally arrived! Only two of them but I felt so good. So
I Think I Can Handle Things When I Get Out
December 1 There was quite a bit of snow outside, but I don’t care ‘cuz I’m cozy and warm in
Oh How We Missed Getting High
November 10 Well, I heard some juicy gossip this evening. It seems that [Guard1] and Michelle are having an affair
Disappointment Comes Easy in This Place
June 22-23 No journal entries. June 24 The past few days have been pretty routine, boring, so I didn’t bother
Tomorrow Is the Day
April 29 Another day of Scrabble. Tyler seems to win almost all the games. Jason is going to medium tomorrow
Mum Saves Reggie as He Overdoses
“Woke up surrounded by paramedics. I’m not sure if this was the beginning or the ending of the worst/ month
Reggie Tries Heroin for the First Time
Editor: After being expelled from university residence following his drug arrest, Reggie moved illegally into a residence room shared by