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Reflections from Recovering Addicts at the Clinic ....

Manuel

MANUEL

is 58 years old and on Methadone since 1971.
"This stuff they give you these days is sh*t, it doesn't hold you. I'm down to 50 mg's"
"Why bother? 29 yrs on methadone! I'm gonna get of it.

Patricia

 

PATRICIA

is 48 years old and has been on the clinic for 30 years.
"I'm lucky, I'm still healthy. My old man and I are both going to stay on.

David

 

DAVID

is an HIV outreach worker for LA county. "I've been clean for 19 years, checkout my smile and you'll know how happy I am.

 

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September 2001   turn