“I stopped going out. It was easier to stay in”
Taking part in a salsa class was a moment that would impact the next decade in ways Janet never could have imagined.
“What I was taking was a form of synthetic heroin.”
Clive, 71, became addicted to painkillers due to arthritis.
“I’d become bad-tempered and edgy if I didn’t take the medication.”
A slipped disc followed by a road traffic accident and spinal fusion surgery, left Bob taking painkillers and using a crutch to keep going.
“He couldn't get through the day without them.”
Kate’s husband became addicted to codeine after getting injured playing rugby.
“If I missed a dose I’d know straight away.”
Stephen had no choice but to leave his job after becoming addicted to opioids.
“I went cold turkey. It was the most horrific experience of my life.”
Tracie became addicted to prescription pain medication after getting injured at a theme park.
