Addiction is a disease that affects not only the addict but also everyone who loves them. Spouse; parents; children; friends—addicts end up hurting the ones who love them the most. It creeps into their minds: constant worry; perpetual suspicion; paranoia; and sleepless nights anticipating a phone call notifying them that their precious loved one has been arrested—or; worse; killed. Just when it seems the addict is getting better; they sink to a whole; new low. The bottom goes deeper and darker. Hope continues to erode until there’s not much left to hold on to. People keep trying to get through to them; but nothing seems to stop the storm. “Hello; this is Doctor ________________________ ; I have a prescription to call in.The patient’s name is Richie Halversen; Lortab ten; take every four to six hours prn; DEA number is—” Richie Halversen’s life had hit rock bottom. Chemical dependency had led him on a downward spiral. The lies; the stealing; the arrests; and the broken promises had reached a critical point. He knew this trip to rehab was the last chance he would ever get. At his very worst; while suffering through withdrawal; Richie heard God’s voice for the first time in forever. “Richie; if you go out that door; you will die; but if you give Me your life; I promise you; you will live again.” Opioid use is an epidemic. But all the statistics in the world won’t make the same impact as one true story. Starting that day; Richie’s life began to turn around. God never gave up on Richie; and He won’t give up on you.