Alex's latest for Tonic/VICE: "This is What Addiction Was Like Before it Became a White-People Problem"

In his third piece for Tonic (see one and two), Alex wrote about the realities of drug addiction before the epidemic reached rural and Middle America, thus earning sympathy and resources. He spoke with five brave folks who opened up about their journeys with drugs and how they view America's newfound compassion towards those in the struggle.

Check it out over on Tonic here.