Heroin addiction in Chicago

Danny – A Chicago Heroin Addict

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I had a photo shoot scheduled yesterday, but the house where we were to do it, was raided by the Chicago Police the day before. Needless to say, the subject wasn’t home.

We were supposed to do a photo shoot of the abscesses on his legs. From what I understand, they’re quite horrific – far worse than anything that I’ve photographed thus far.

However, I was able to meet some new people, as the house wasn’t totally empty.

This, is Danny. Danny first started snorting heroin back in 1996.

Heroin addiction in Chicago
Danny, a 40 year old heroin addict, searches for a place to inject heroin while hiding in an abandoned Chicago West Side home.

Danny has two daughters, and one granddaughter. His mother died of AIDS back in 1996, after many years of working as a prostitute. Danny was essentially raised by his grandfather since he was one year old, and he has never seen his father.

Finding a place to inject in private, is a constant challenge for addicts. This house is generally filled with heroin addicts, who also purchase the heroin in the same neighborhood.
Finding a place to inject in private is a constant challenge for addicts. This house is generally filled with heroin addicts who also purchase the heroin in the same neighborhood.

Danny first stated by snorting heroin in 1996. Then in 2011, be began injecting.

Chicago west side heroin
Danny finally finds a vein in his leg, and slowly pushes down on his rig, thus releasing the liquid love into his system.

When asked what he would say to someone who’s about to try heroin for the first time, Danny passionately responded, “Don’t do it! I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.”

heroin junkie high on heroin
After injecting, the warm opiate soon embraces all of Danny’s being. Really good heroin, even makes your asshole warm.
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