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I should probably use a throwaway, but I am not scaed. During the peak of my very long addiction, post retirement, I was spending $250/day - not counting the h
by KGIII 9y ago
I should probably use a throwaway, but I am not scaed.
During the peak of my very long addiction, post retirement, I was spending $250/day - not counting the habits of friends that I helped to feed.
The only difference between what people call a junkie and myself is that I can afford it. That's also the reason why I was able to get adequate assistance to minimize the harmful behaviors. Err... I am on Suboxone, and probably will be for a very long time. I used for 35 years.
Anyhow, it can be expensive. Users equate use with life. Life always finds a way.
- wu_tang_chris 9y agoThe only difference between you and what people call a junkie is people are being polite to your face. If you're on subs and have used opiates for 35 years, it seems pretty clear to me.
- KGIII 9y agoPretty much. I can afford to maintain an air of functionality. I was a functional addict, for much of that time. When I sold and retired, I no longer needed to function. Things escalated quickly. Nobody calls a guy a junkie, if said guy drives a new BMW and has a big house.