The Weight of Air

In "The Weight of Air," David Poses shares his poignant journey through mental illness and addiction, detailing a life marked by struggles with depression and heroin use. From early encounters with detox and rehab to a series of relapses, he uncovers the inadequacies of traditional recovery models that often exacerbate stigma and relapse rates. With a blend of humor and raw honesty, Poses reveals how he ultimately found an evidence-based treatment that transformed his life, highlighting both the personal and societal challenges in confronting the opioid crisis.