Social Documentary Photography Project: Full Book – Against Doctor’s Orders “Hmm? There doesn’t seem to be anyone in room 618 by that name” said the hospital receptionist in response to my request for a visitor pass to see Shaggy. “Let…
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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…