Arun's Tragic Story: From Addiction to Recovery
By Ankit and Neha | GoFit With Neha
Me (Ankit):
"Neha, do you remember Arun? The one we met at last year's Diwali party… I got a call from his sister today. Neha… he is no more with us."
Neha:
"What? No… no! Ankit, not Arun. I thought he was getting better. He was progressing, right? Please tell me this is not true…"
This is not just Arun's story
Arun's story is one of thousands we hear every day in the US. A bright boy, full of dreams. He came to the US to study, got an engineering degree, got a job, made friends — everything was going well. But then… there was a twist. A twist that took him away from us forever.
How addiction slowly swallowed up his life
Arun's beginning was very normal - he had a car accident and the doctor prescribed painkillers (opioids). First, one or two pills... just enough to ease the pain. But then the pills kept increasing. It became a habit. And the habit slowly turned into an addiction.
He himself did not know when medicines became more than a necessity in his life.
And then the darkness began...
Me (Ankit):
"Neha, I remember when he stopped talking to me. I thought maybe it was because of his workload or stress. But actually he was slowly disconnecting himself from everyone... from us, from his family..."
Neha:
"But he was always so positive! He used to talk about going back to India and getting married... what happened yaar?"
There was a time when he was a very energetic, cheerful person. But the addiction had swallowed up all the light inside him. His body had become completely dependent on opioids. And the world had become a burden for him.
The night when everything changed
It was 2 am. Arun's sister called. She was crying… saying she was unable to contact Arun. The phone was switched off. And then…
Overdose.
Me:
"Neha, it was like everything stopped at that moment. We were all praying for a miracle… but Arun left us that night."
What changed after Arun's death?
His death shook us. But his family did not give up. They turned their pain into strength. They started spreading awareness by going to schools. Connected with local healthcare, formed support groups. They told people how a small mistake – like a painkiller habit – can take away a life.
What can be done?
Neha:
"If Arun had known earlier that he was not alone… if he knew that help was available… then maybe something could have changed."
Me:
"Neha, that's the most important thing. People should know that they are not alone. There is help, there is support... you just need the courage to speak up."
So, let's see how this cycle can be stopped:
Education and awareness
Teach people, especially the youth, that even prescription drugs can be fatal if taken unnecessarily or in excess.
Easy access to treatment
It is important to have good and reliable treatment centres and support systems for those who are addicted.
Open conversations and support groups
Family and society need to talk without shame. If cases like Arun's story are shared, perhaps more people can seek timely help.
Arun's legacy
Even though Arun is no longer with us, his story lives on. His family has now become a strong voice against opioids. They are trying to ensure that no one else has to go through this pain.
Neha:
"Ankit, we can do something, right? We can become Arun's voice."
Me:
"Yes Neha, we have to. We will make people aware. We will help... we will definitely help."
💬 If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction, please... seek help. You are not alone.
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