WHY DO HEROIN ADDICTS THINK THEY'RE "COOL?"
There are some things you can never unsee. For me, it was the moment a friend decided that her neck was a viable injection site. Watching someone hunt for a vein in such a vulnerable, vital place, and then hearing that horrific, guttural gasp as the fluid was released, is a level of visceral sickness that stays with you. It’s a scene that strips away any remaining shred of respect. It leaves you wondering: how does anyone reach a point where they think sticking a needle into their own body is a "good idea"? The Violation of Nature Humans are hardwired for self-preservation. We flinch at pain and protect our skin. To watch someone bypass every survival instinct just to chase a chemical high is fundamentally revolting. It isn’t just a "bad choice"; it’s a total surrender of human dignity. When you see the reality of heroin use, the filth, the desperation, and the literal puncture wounds, the "glamour" or "tragedy" often portrayed in movies disappea...
