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…
Category: Heroin Addiction
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: A Love/Hate Relationship”
Well, I fired-up the scanner at 4:53 this morning and just now shut it down. I scanned all the New Orleans photos, and framed all the 24×30 prints for my April Show – “Heroin: A Love/Hate Relationship”… Good day! 24×30…
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…
END THE WAR ON DRUGS!
While searching for John Lee today, I ran into Shaggy, whom I haven’t seen in about eight months. He’s now in a wheelchair due to complications from a recent heroin overdose. Drug addiction is a biological and psychological sickness, NOT…
John Lee Update: Fighting Heroin Addiction
I am very happy to report that John Lee wants to take a stab at getting clean. John was allowed a day-pass yesterday in order to attend to some personal business, and was able to successfully fend off both the…
Attempting to reduce heroin use
I went in to K-Town today and let Punchie know about Greg overdosing this past weekend. Greg and Punchie were tight. Punch took it rather hard, and broke down for a spell. Punchie’s legs are still looking pretty bad. I think…