"Glamorizing Addiction: A Kensington, Philadelphia Perspective"

In Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, the author shares his personal experience of growing up in an area deeply affected by the opioid epidemic and the societal neglect surrounding it. He reflects on the disparity between the harsh reality of addiction in his community and the glamorization of addiction by more affluent individuals, highlighting the cultural appropriation of "heroin chic" and the lack of resources for those struggling with addiction in impoverished areas.