An Addict Speaks / Katrina King

Introduction: I was orphaned as a young child in California and went from foster home to group home to run away and all that comes with that, unfortunately. Fortunately though, I pulled through after the birth of my daughter. I went on to work hard, climb and become a very successful corporate account executive with a large, recognizable telecom company. It was during this time I became addicted to prescription narcotics after an accident and life stress. As my addiction progressed, I wrote 100's of prescriptions and did some things that the former me would've never imagined. I ended up losing everything. After caught up in the criminal justice system, my adult daughter began abusing opiates and shortly thereafter, she lost her life. Profiled in FBI'S,#CHASINGTHEDRAGON, Public speaker, consultant and writer... I will not glamorize or sugar cost the truth, yet I do so without profanity. I engage well with youth, having never forgotten how the experience affected me and the struggles my daughter faced. However, I also engage as well with parents and family to help mend the confusion and pain, to cause accountability and eventually, forgiveness. Saving lives and changing perception by education. Please visit us on Facebook page and group of the same name, "An Addict Speaks" for video uploads and more information.