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'My life as a recovering heroin addict'

Drug addiction

People say heroin is cheap, but it's not. It's the most expensive drug in this world.

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By  Mercy Chelangat

What you need to know:

  • People say heroin is cheap, but it's not. It's the most expensive drug in this world.
  • I became a heavy junkie after about two years and needed about 40 or 50 sachets a day.

My name is Kimberly Chelimo. I am a recovering heroin addict. The first drug I ever used was Marijuana (weed). 

I was 14 then, on a holiday break at Mombasa with my cousins. One of my elder ones was using it, and I was drawn to it.

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