A Journey Down The Wrong Path

A Journey Down the Wrong Path is the story of Mr. Smith's two decade-long journey through the American justice and corrections systems and his struggle to make his way in society without a college education or skilled trade. Throughout the years, he delved in the drug trade to make his way. After many years of struggle, violent experiences, involvement in the opioid epidemic as both a dealer and user, and the loss of many friends and acquaintances to drug use or violence, Mr. Smith landed in federal prison with a lengthy sentence. This is the story that led to his federal incarceration. Throughout this story, Mr. Smith provides perspective on the United States prison and criminal justice systems and the opioid epidemic.