re: The US Overdose Epidemic - Big Deal Or Meh?

Because if it doesn't get talked about, everyone assumes all addicts and drug users look like the homeless people under the bridge or begging for money. And that all addicts are these horrible criminals. Yes that's true for some. But for the 7 years I used before getting clean (made 2 years this past April 18), I'd say 75-85% of them you'd never knew did drugs. They lived their lives, worked, had a family, but also were addicts. There are so many misconceptions dealing with addicts. I guarantee most addicts would give you the shirt off their back or there last of something 9/10 times more than a non-addict. I've met some great, kind hearted and truly caring people throughout my Addiction and recovery. But those people get overshadowed by the 10% because they don't fit the medias look and behavior of an addict.