how is addiction?

how far will you go to get your drug
do you use to make up for lost moments and love
detox get sober then relapse again
all for one plunge of heroin

how much of this life do you want to live?
dont you see all youve lost and what you must give?
up to the high, then crash back down
if you dont do it soon withdrawal will surround

how does it feel to be so criticized?
do you abuse to be tranced or just hypnotized?
away from the world where you can be free
where all of your pain cannot be seen

how does it feel to rely on something illegal?
do you not see these weapons are lethal?
one snort too much, one shot too deep
and you may never wake from your sleep

how does it feel to feel so alone?
do you wake up one morning to find your addiction has grown?
into your mind, thoughts, and more
your new favorite place is the pharmacy store

how did you start on this terrible thing?
did you first use as a dare, for fun, or hazing?
all you want is to get high
on substance abuse you shouldn't rely

how would it feel if one day you were free?
would you even be able to stay clean?
its hard to go right when you just know the wrong way
but you could be the ex addict whos life starts today