Breaking the Cycle: Drugs, Recovery, and Recidivism

Addiction doesn’t just ruin lives—it traps people in a relentless cycle of incarceration, relapse, and despair. In this episode of Conviction Fiction, we take a hard look at the deep connections between drug use, the criminal justice system, and the struggle for lasting recovery.

Through personal experience and hard-hitting analysis, we’ll explore how substance abuse leads to legal troubles, how mandatory minimums and punitive policies often do more harm than good, and why rehabilitation—not punishment—is the key to breaking the cycle. We’ll also examine the impact of fentanyl on society, its influence on music and culture, and how government policies are shifting to address this deadly crisis.

Most importantly, we’ll discuss real solutions: the power of stable housing, employment, and social support in preventing relapse and helping individuals stay out of prison for good. This is an unfiltered, eye-opening conversation about the realities of addiction and what it truly takes to reclaim a life once lost.

Don’t miss this essential episode—because breaking the cycle starts with understanding it.