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Patty Powers

When Copping Seemed Cool

By Patty Powers

As a little girl, Patty Powers idolized the addicts she saw in pop culture. Later she followed in their footsteps. But when the needle stopped providing relief, she had to find another way out. MORE  

Sober coach and writer, regular on A&E's Relapse.

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