Ruth Spencer

The Thirteenth Overdose Ruth Spencer

Tim is an adult with drug addictions and FASD. Living on the streets, he overdoses so often the first responders know him by name. He steals to buy himself heroin. He serves time, breaches probation, and returns to jail.




His health deteriorates. With broken bones, infections, Hep C, and heart failure, Tim gains the help of police and other support systems to triumph over his addiction.




In an honest portrayal from a mother's perspective, Spencer puts us in the front seat of her family's struggle with her son's addiction.