Real People, Real Stories
Does drug abuse feel like a distant issue? These real-life accounts, from victims to traffickers, reveal the far-reaching impact of drugs. We ask that you consider how behind each story and account are lives changed, and communities affected.
Last updated 22 May 2026
Adeline
Adeline never knew her father — she was two when he died. Her mother always had an air of palpable grief around her. When she was older, she found out why.
Jonathan
With the determination of a mother who wants to protect, Jonathan's mum silently watched her son's life become consumed by drugs. He never knew the pain or the grief she carried until much later.
Kenneth
He just wanted to have fun. What followed was prison, violence, and the slow realisation that the person carrying the deepest pain was his mother.
