The article narrates Indigo's journey of recovery from drug addiction, detailing his struggles and the turning point in 2023 when a pharmacist began visiting his hotel. Despite years of living as a functioning addict amidst the challenges of drug use and homelessness, Indigo shares how crucial support from professionals like Damian Peterson played a vital role in his decision to seek treatment. The story highlights the importance of understanding and empathy in the recovery process for individuals facing addiction.
It's difficult for people in recovery to point to one reason for their decision to finally enter treatment. But many, like Indigo, noted the importance of the people who met them where they were at, physically and emotionally.
Indigo's view of the city became murky in the intervening decades, tainted by drug use and homelessness. For years, he lived as a 'functioning addict' instead of pursuing treatment.
It took a long time for the stars to come into alignment,' he said. Until 2023, to be exact.
Two years ago, Indigo was living in an SRO in Lower Nob Hill, 'unable to get anything done' besides 'smoking crack' and using fentanyl.
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