08/08/2025
Fifteen Years an Addict by KM Schaeffer
This book is the result of years of pain, relapse, jail, detox, and finally—recovery that actually stuck. I didn’t write this just to tell my story. I wrote it for anyone struggling with addiction, anyone who’s tried everything and keeps falling, and anyone supporting someone caught in it.
It's about what he**in took from me. But it’s also about what helped me heal:
— 12-step programs that gave me structure
— Suboxone when I needed to survive withdrawal
— Peptides to repair the damage
— Meditation to calm the storm
— And a support system I never thought I’d have
This book is 50% lived experience, 30% science-backed recovery tools, and 20% straight-up education about what addiction actually looks like. It’s not sugar-coated. But if you’re in it—or someone you love is—I hope it can help.
You can grab it here: https://a.co/d/42pYu3q
If money’s tight and you need a copy, reach out. I’m serious. I’ll get you one.
MORE ABOUT THE BOOK:
Fifteen Years an Addict is a powerful, unfiltered journey through America’s opioid crisis—told through the eyes of someone who lived it. More than just a memoir, this book is a practical survival guide for those caught in the grip of addiction and the loved ones trying to help them.
After spending over a decade battling he**in and opioid dependency, cycling through relapses, withdrawals, and the revolving doors of detox and rehab, I was finally to pull it together. In 15 Years an Addict, I open up with brutal honesty about the trauma, chaos, and systemic failures that define addiction in modern America. But more importantly, I share the tools that finally helped me break free from the daily grind that is addiction.
This book doesn’t just tell you what addiction feels like—it shows you what recovery can look like when approached with the right mindset, resources, and support. Blending personal experience with the latest research, I outline a range of science-backed strategies, medications, and cutting-edge peptides that played a crucial role in his recovery. From MAT (medication-assisted treatment) and harm reduction to lesser-known yet promising compounds like DSIP, Selank, and Memantine, readers will find actionable insights grounded in real-world results.
Whether you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or working on the front lines of this crisis, 15 Years an Addict offers raw truth, hope, and a roadmap to healing.
