They say the first taste of addiction often comes disguised as relief, and for Kevin Murray, that disguise was an innocent-looking white pill. Pills and Me: My Spiral into Addiction is an unflinchingly raw and personal account of a young man’s descent into opioid addiction—a journey from curiosity to survival in a world ravaged by a seemingly harmless but relentless beast.
As Kevin tells it, his addiction didn’t begin with a reckless choice. It began with exhaustion, loneliness, and a desire to feel anything other than the crushing weight of his circumstances.

From his first Percocet in a flooded basement to the countless pills that followed, Kevin’s story pulls back the curtain on the gritty, complex layers of addiction. He confronts the dark places addiction took him—estranged relationships, near-daily despair, and a never-ending need to feel “okay.” Told in his own voice, Kevin’s story isn’t a glamorous or sanitized tale; it’s an honest look at what it means to lose control, fight for a second chance, and claw back one’s life.
For anyone who’s been touched by addiction, whether directly or indirectly, Pills and Me provides a window into the battles that take place behind closed doors. This isn’t just Kevin’s story; it’s a testament to the resilience of those who refuse to surrender to the dark.