Unguarded-Chris Herren Questions (8th)

How many overdoses has Chris Herren had?

4

How many times has he been arrested?

7

Describe the town mentality and its relationship with basketball?

the town revolved around basketball. the people were very loyal to each other and had no problem defending one another.

Unofficial slogan of Fall River?

Born in Fall River, die in Fall River

What is the mentality of living in Fall River as it relates to celebrating and playing basketball?

his brother said it was drink, drug, and fight

When did Chris start drinking alcohol and smoking pot?

he began doing so in his freshman year of high school

Why did Chris go to Boston College?

he said it was because it was local and so that he could stay close to home

describe the reason why Chris did his first line of cocaine?

he did this because there were 2 girls and his roommate in the room, and they all told him it was no big deal, so he gave into peer pressure

how long did his drug use last?

roughly 15 years

what did Chris think of how drugs affected him up to 18 years old?

Chris thought they took everything from him and it took everything away from him because he got suspended from college and basketball

what did he consider his second chance?

he considered it to be going to Fresno State in California

why was his sophomore year his best year in college?

this was the best year of his life because he was away from family and friends, and was clean and sober

what did his college president and athletic director tell him during his junior year?

his college president told him that if he kept it up, he would be first round pick in the NBA

after testing positive for drugs after the UMASS game, who did he let down?

aside from letting himself down, he let down his coach, team and family

at 21 years old in rehab, what did he think of the speakers?

at the time, he thought the speakers were pathetic losers and that he would never be like them

how did his wife and his family feel about Chris after he had a child?

after having a kid, his family believed Chris would be a changed person and would sober up

why did Chris have a great rookie season with the Denver Nuggets?

Chris has a great rookie season with the Nuggets because the 2 captains kept him out of the party scene because they knew of his background

what did Chris think of Oxycontin and it's relationship with Vicodin and Percocet?

Chris though Oxycontin was just like the other things, but a way higher level, and was immediately addicted to it.

why was being traded to the Celtics a death sentence?

this was a death sentence for Chris because he had unlimited access to his hometown and drugs

what happened to Chris after his second game as a Celtic?

at his second game, he was waiting outside the on the quarter for his drugs, otherwise he would not play

who would Chris blame if he couldn't play in the second Celtics game?

Chris would blame his drug dealer if the drugs were not delivered to him

how much was Chris initially spending on drugs overseas compared to his salary?

Chris made about $25,000 and spent $12,000 a month on drugs.

How did Chris think he was going to get off Oxycontin? What happened as a result?

He thought he was going to get off himself by not having access to it in another country, but ended up turning to heroin.

where could Chris obtain his alcohol, heroin, and cocaine overseas?

Chris obtained these from a drug dealer, who was a Nigerian lesion.

How did Chris describe his paranoia when after he arrived from Warsaw?

He described this as being on the highway and thought the other cars and people were chasing him, the police lights were "welcoming him" to him because they were "the light."

After his wife, Heather took his keys away, how did he have to travel get his drugs?

After this, Chris turned to biking 12 miles to get drugs.

In Fall River, after his overdose and crash that led him to being dead for 30 seconds, what did the police think of him?

they thought of him as another "dumb junkie."

How long did Chris remain sober up until his third child being born?

Chris remained sober for 45 days, but left to witness the birth of his child.

What did every counselor tell him to do when his child was born?

His counselors told him to go see him and come right back, but he did not do so.

What did he do after seeing his child being born?

Chris went straight to the liquor store after seeing his child's birth.

What was the advice that the drug counselor gave him when he returned to rehab?

The drug counselor told him to call them and tell them he will never see them again so that he would not bring them down again.

What did Chris feel was the contributing factor to finally getting sober?

Chris believed the factor of finally getting sober was going to the pot sink, and having to wash dishes for 18 hours a day at rehab

What does Chris now feel about celebrating?

Now Chris feels celebration is that he isn't cured, but is always cautious, and continues recovering everyday.

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