Heroin has become a huge problem in the United States and not just with the poor. It has crept into middle and upper class neighborhoods and can destroy lives. Who are these addicts and who were they before they became addicted to the drug? Is there hope or should we lock them up and throw away the key?\n\nThis episode features two men, one a recovering addict and the other a bereaved parent. What are they doing to better the world by helping those with drug addictions?\n\nlearn more about Keith Dickerson by viewing the Emmy winning short documentary "Pedaling to Stop Pushing" created by William Locke and Ken Calcaterra - https://youtu.be/U3DCVIkW0pM\n\nVisit ken @ http://kencalcaterra.com\n\nSpecial Thanks to our sponsors who have helped to bring you this episode.\n\nKevin Blomenkamp of Blomenkamp Studios\nyoutu.be/SpUTZ6D7Alo\n314.346.6498\n\nDales Music\n314.895.3403\n\nDr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic\nwww.chiroandrehab.com - 636.946.7777\n\nThe Listening Room Cafe\nwww.listeningroomcafe.com/\n\nIf you enjoyed what you've heard please help this amazing indie artist by leaving a rating and a review and you can do the same with the Conversations with Calcaterra on itunes @https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-calcaterra/id1068320985?mt=2