Inside the Mind of a Heroin Addiction Survivor

Imagine not sleeping for four straight months. Nearly two decades ago, that was the reality Samir Obaid faced as he fought to recover from heroin addiction.

What does it take to overcome heroin addiction? And what goes on inside the mind of a teenager gripped by it?

In this powerful episode, Bangladeshi expat Samir Obaid shares his journey from addiction to recovery. After struggling with heroin addiction for five years, he embarked on a life-changing 15-month rehabilitation program in Mumbai.

At 39, Samir shares the devastating events that shaped his childhood, including the assassination of his father when he was just nine years old. He reflects on how his upbringing and environment influenced both his addiction and his path to recovery.

If you've ever wondered how addiction develops, what recovery truly looks like, or how someone can break free from its grip, this is an episode you won't want to miss.