Ashley Walker

When I was tapering off opioids, exercise was the last thing on my mind ....

I’m talking to the people who were given opioids as a way to deal with short-term pain but were left on them long-term. People who became addicted like me ....

Back in 2010, there wasn’t much information out there about opioids ....

I used to think addicts were people who got themselves into trouble. People who didn’t care about their lives but only cared about what they were addicted to ....

My mental state was such a roller coaster when I was taking opioids. Constantly up and down, happy one minute, then sad the next. I never knew how I’d feel ...

Some think getting off opioids is a simple thing. You’re taking a drug that hurts you? Then stop. Don’t take it anymore.