The Opioid Epidemic’s Biggest Culprit Isn’t Heroin Anymore — It’s Something Deadlier
8 years ago Lily Garner
Part of a series of images Jessica* created with photographer John Trew to portray the emotions associated with addiction. Photo courtesy of John Trew.
Update, Jan. 22, 2017: We are saddened to report that Andrew*'s wife confirmed to POPSUGAR that he passed away from an opioid overdose, just days before Christmas. Before his death, Andrew shared with us his goal of one day operating his own long-term treatment facility for recovering opioid addicts in the Stark County, OH, area. If you would like to help provide more access to long-term and residential treatment for those battling addiction where you live, you may do so by donating to the Salvation Army's Combat Addiction initiative.
Original story:
Andrew*, an HVAC engineer, looks better than your average 37-year-old, college-educated man from Canton, OH. Clean-shaven, wearing a fitted maroon polo shirt and black dress pants. Athletic. Energetic. Flirtatious.
He sits on the patio of a local restaurant, sipping his cockt..