Update: Today is March 2, 2014. John Lee was the main person I came to know during my photo documentary project on Heroin addiction. John surrendered to his addiction in the winter of 2016-2017 not long after getting out of…
Tag: Heroin Addiction
Heroin Kills
When we walked onto the Green Line platform to return downtown, I noticed a man and woman in the vacant lot below. The girl was on the ground unconscious, while her boyfriend stood over her crying. That’s when I noticed that this…
Against Doctor’s Orders: Heroin Addiction – Fighting The Demon
“How you feeling?” asked the doctor. “I’m fuckin’ hurtin’- I’m dope sick, I ache all over, and you people come in here at 5:00 in the fucking morning poking me all over the place, why can’t I get more methadone?”…
Against Doctor’s Orders: Heroin Addiction – Back to the Hospital
I was speaking with Teddy in Talkers’ Park when I noticed Shaggy approaching in the distance. He was over an hour late for our appointment, but at least he had showed up. I promised Shaggy the day before that I…
Against Doctor’s Orders: Heroin Addiction – Eli, Eli, Lema Sabachthani?
I was leading a street photography workshop when Mandrell, one of the heroin addicts that I’ve photographed, spotted me on the corner of State and Madison. “Hey Chuck, how are you? I haven’t seen you in a while” Mandrell said…
Heroin Prevention Project
You were a good man, Greg. I’m grateful that you were in my life. We talked about this day, about life, about death – about the struggle for meaning and purpose. You were a true talent, and a good soul.…
John Lee, 1-31-2015
John Lee preparing his heroin rig in an abandoned East Garfield Park home.
West Side Chicago Heroin House
Abandoned houses often serve as shelter for people suffering with drug addiction. This is a popular house where several people live, and where many addicts come to inject heroin throughout the day after they purchase the drug in the surrounding…