Jason Davis Charged with Heroin Possession
He was a participant in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Pinsky, but his stint on the show did little for his long-term sobriety and recovery from heroin addiction: Jason Davis, the excessively rich socialite, has recently pled not guilty to felony heroin possession related to his arrest in January in Newport Beach, California.
To be fair, he pled not guilty, so the jury is still out – literally – on whether or not Davis committed the crime. The problem is that he was also charged with being under the influence of heroin and that a narcotic analgesic was also found in his possession. It wouldn’t be surprising to find that, if those things were true, that the loaded Davis hadn’t decided to save a little time and money and buy in bulk.
Unfortunately, if Davis is found guilty, he could spend as many as three years in prison. Worst case. Best case: he gets reprimanded for poor choices and told to go back to rehab.
The Problem with Relapse During Heroin Addiction Recovery
Relapse is common among those diagnosed with any drug addiction because it is a medical disorder that is chronic in nature. Never fully cured, those who develop a heroin addiction will spend the rest of their loves in some stage of recovery. Some go into remission and remain there for years. Others relapse occasionally in the beginning until they find a firm footing in sobriety.
There is no cure for heroin addiction, so relapse is practically expected to some degree. Those who don’t remain focused and active in their own recovery are more likely to relapse, but those who do still carry the risk of falling into their old thinking patterns that lead to old behaviors, even if it’s a one-time thing. Unfortunately, one time slips can be just as dangerous as active addiction. Heroin overdose, for example, most commonly occurs after a period of abstinence. Accidents are always a possibility, as are negative consequences due to other poor choices made under the influence.
The Problem with Heroin Addiction Stigma
Even if Davis was not high and the heroin and narcotic analgesic found in his possession were honestly not his, there’s little chance that anyone would believe him given his history with the drug. The stigma of heroin addiction says that the issue is not a medical one but one of moral character; once a junky, always a junky. It’s hard to break free from that, and long after you do, you’ll likely be living with the negative assumptions that come with that stigma.
If you need help fighting heroin addiction or if you are considering a sober living program to help you get back on your feet after heroin rehab, contact us at Michael’s House today.
