Addict Quote by Perri Peltz
“We did decide that every addict in this film, Warning: This Drug May Kill You, would be someone who started out with a prescription for an opioid from a doctor. The story that hadn't been told is that the vast majority - somewhere around 80 percent - of current heroin users began with an addiction to prescription opioids. So as much as people might want to look at this and say, 'Oh this is really a heroin problem,' yes, it is a heroin problem, and no one is saying differently, but it starts more often than not with a prescription.”
About This Quote
Source Documentary: “Warning: This Drug May Kill You”, 2022
Most heroin users began with prescribed opioids, showing prescription drugs often lead to addiction.
In simple terms: Prescriptions can start a path to heroin use.
Key Takeaway
Address prescription practices early.
Themes
addiction
public health
prescription drugs
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- medical prescribing
- patient education
- rehab programs
- policy reform
Key Concepts
Epidemiology
policy
harm reduction
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could reduce opioid prescriptions?
- How can doctors balance pain relief with addiction risk?
A Different Perspective
Stigma may prevent open discussion of prescription risks.
