 I had been taking probably 700, 800 milligrams of opioids a day, which is an insane amount. David is in recovery from an addiction to prescription opioids. Eventually, my whole life began to unravel. I realized that I needed help. And in recovery, I found my purpose. Addiction is a disease of isolation and loneliness. There is a way out. You don't have to do this alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, there is hope. Recovery is possible. Visit cdc.gov slash rxawareness.