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Pills and Me: My Spiral Into addiction
They say the first taste of addiction often comes disguised as relief, and for Kevin Murray, that disguise was an innocent-looking white pill. Pills and My Spiral into Addiction is an unflinchingly raw and personal account of a young man’s descent into opioid addiction—a journey from curiosity to survival in a world ravaged by a seemingly harmless but relentless beast.
As Kevin tells it, his addiction didn’t begin with a reckless choice. It began with exhaustion, loneliness, and a desire to feel anything other than the crushing weight of his circumstances. From his first Percocet in a flooded basement to the countless pills that followed, Kevin’s story pulls back the curtain on the gritty, complex layers of addiction. He confronts the dark places addiction took him—estranged relationships, near-daily despair, and a never-ending need to feel “okay.” Told in his own voice, Kevin’s story isn’t a glamorous or sanitized tale; it’s an honest look at what it means to lose control, fight for a second chance, and claw back one’s life.
For anyone who's been touched by addiction, whether directly or indirectly, Pills and Me provides a window into the battles that take place behind closed doors. This isn’t just Kevin’s story; it’s a testament to the resilience of those who refuse to surrender to the dark. Readers will come away with a deep understanding of the pull of addiction, the strength it takes to confront it, and the flicker of hope that can, at long last, spark a path toward recovery.
As Kevin tells it, his addiction didn’t begin with a reckless choice. It began with exhaustion, loneliness, and a desire to feel anything other than the crushing weight of his circumstances. From his first Percocet in a flooded basement to the countless pills that followed, Kevin’s story pulls back the curtain on the gritty, complex layers of addiction. He confronts the dark places addiction took him—estranged relationships, near-daily despair, and a never-ending need to feel “okay.” Told in his own voice, Kevin’s story isn’t a glamorous or sanitized tale; it’s an honest look at what it means to lose control, fight for a second chance, and claw back one’s life.
For anyone who's been touched by addiction, whether directly or indirectly, Pills and Me provides a window into the battles that take place behind closed doors. This isn’t just Kevin’s story; it’s a testament to the resilience of those who refuse to surrender to the dark. Readers will come away with a deep understanding of the pull of addiction, the strength it takes to confront it, and the flicker of hope that can, at long last, spark a path toward recovery.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 11, 2025
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February 22, 2026
3.75 stars
This book was kinda a mess, there were grammatical errors, misspelled words and even some of the drug names were incorrect (I had to do some google sleuthing to figure out what some if them were meant to be).
The story itself, while compelling, flitted back and forth so much it was jarring. One minute he was talking about his fentanyl addiction, then he was back at the time he was on pills, then he was talking about highschool, then back to sobriety. It was hard to follow a timeline which threw me out a little.
Having said that, I appreciated his approach to addiction and recovery and I wholeheartedly believe in suboxone as a treatment for opioid addiction and would struggle with AA and the whole higher power thing. It was an intense story, it was hard to read, especially as a parent, but I'm glad I read it.
This book was kinda a mess, there were grammatical errors, misspelled words and even some of the drug names were incorrect (I had to do some google sleuthing to figure out what some if them were meant to be).
The story itself, while compelling, flitted back and forth so much it was jarring. One minute he was talking about his fentanyl addiction, then he was back at the time he was on pills, then he was talking about highschool, then back to sobriety. It was hard to follow a timeline which threw me out a little.
Having said that, I appreciated his approach to addiction and recovery and I wholeheartedly believe in suboxone as a treatment for opioid addiction and would struggle with AA and the whole higher power thing. It was an intense story, it was hard to read, especially as a parent, but I'm glad I read it.
March 20, 2025
Excellent book!
This was such an engaging read. It is written in a way that feels like the author is just talking to you. I love the down to earth style. Also, congratulations on getting sober and regaining control of your life! You are a hero! And a fantastic dad!t
This was such an engaging read. It is written in a way that feels like the author is just talking to you. I love the down to earth style. Also, congratulations on getting sober and regaining control of your life! You are a hero! And a fantastic dad!t
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