＂마약 하면서 죽고 싶어요＂ 젊은 마약 중독자의 절규 | SBS 스페셜 [마약 중독자입니다 EP.01]

Overview

The episode follows several young people struggling with drug addiction and the people close to them. One man describes feeling bewildered by how his life changed. The pain and repeated cravings have led him to think about dying, and even talking about drugs can trigger an intense urge to use. His attempts to stop are repeatedly undone by relapse.

The program portrays addiction as a cycle of powerful short-term pleasure, cravings, and serious personal costs. It explains that drugs can produce an unusually intense reward response in the brain, making ordinary life feel different afterward. As addiction worsens, some people lose the ability to work and, unable to afford their own supply, become involved in selling drugs. One young man’s history includes psychiatric hospitalization, prison, and probation.

Access to Drugs

The report describes drugs being obtained through concealed drop-offs arranged online, including through messaging apps. Sellers send photographs showing where drugs have been hidden—a method the program says can make access easier for young people. Some interviewees say they first encountered drugs through friends, clubs, or curiosity.

Effects on Families and Daily Life

The episode shows the toll addiction takes on families. One mother says her sense of time stopped when she realized her son was addicted. After he moved back home and stayed off drugs for a period, he relapsed. She struggles with what to say to him and fears that the person she knew has changed.

Another interviewee, Min-seo, describes ongoing cravings and difficulty sleeping. The footage shows extensive injection marks. She has trouble managing daily life and experiences binge eating, which the program identifies as a side effect associated with addiction. The episode emphasizes how difficult recovery is to manage alone.

Broader Context

The program reports that women made up roughly one-quarter of drug offenders during the period discussed and says female drug offending is increasing. Overall, it presents addiction as a severe health and family crisis, compounded by easy access and repeated relapse.

Presenters and Contributors

No presenter is identified in the subtitles. Featured contributors include Dong-woo, Tae-jun, Min-seo, and an unnamed mother. Some names in the auto-generated captions may be inaccurate.