Addict: A Tale of Drugs and Recovery by Milton Schorr is a raw and deeply personal memoir chronicling the author’s harrowing descent into drug addiction and his long road to sobriety. Set against the backdrop of Cape Town, the story begins when a 17-year-old Schorr sits in a flat with a heroin needle poised in his arm — a moment that marks not a choice, but the culmination of a series of destructive behaviours including shoplifting, substance use, and the pursuit of escape. What follows is a powerful account of a life shaped by addiction and the eventual reckoning that leads to healing.
Schorr, now two decades into recovery, writes with honesty and clarity about the brutal realities of addiction and the inner work required to reclaim a life. His story offers rare insight into the psychological, emotional, and spiritual battles faced by addicts, and how recovery is less a single decision than a sequence of choices that rewrite a broken past. This is not just a memoir — it’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
A compelling read for anyone interested in addiction, recovery, or personal transformation, Addict speaks to those seeking hope and understanding in the face of darkness.
