In Jeff's neighborhood, violence and addiction were common. He remembers smoking marijuana on his walk to school at just 10 years old. Before long, he was smoking and drinking often. When he tried, Jeff made the honor roll at school. But more and more frequently, he got bored, slept in class, or skipped school altogether. As teens, he and his friends started partying and stealing beer from the gas station for fun.
Drugs were Jeff’s outlet. Then, they became a source of easy income.
One night, 14-year-old Jeff found himself surrounded by flashing red and blue lights from dozens of police cars. It was the first time the police caught him selling.
