In an interview with Amy Fletcher of the Juneau (Alaska) Empire, Tegano said he hopes that sharing his story will help young people -- especially those who typically ignore warnings about the dangers of drug use abuse.
"Though Oxy use usually starts off as a way to have fun, need soon supplants choice, Tegano told Fletcher for her June 14 article. "I will tell you first-hand that this has ruined my life so far. ... I'm trying to get people to realize what can happen -- what you lose, what happens to you."
Tegano has just completed a two-year jail sentence, and claims to be free from drugs after a three-year struggle to overcome his addiction. Though he's about to head home to his family in Nevada, he told Fletcher that he had to tell his story first. When Tegano returns home, he said, he intends to try and help some of his friends who, he says, are still struggling with drug addictions.
Labels: addiction, drug_abuse, warnings
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