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High Achiever: The Incredible True Story of One Addict's Double Life Kindle Edition
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“Raw, brutal, and shocking. Move over,Orange Is the New Black.”—Amy Dresner, author ofMy Fair Junkie
When word got outthat Tiffany Jenkins was withdrawing from opiates on the floor of a jail cell, people in her town were shocked. Not because of the twenty felonies she’d committed, or the nature of her crimes, or even that she’d been captain of the high school cheerleading squad just a few years earlier, but because her boyfriend was a Deputy Sherriff, and his friends—their friends—were the ones who’d arrested her.
A raw and twisty page-turning memoir that reads like fiction,High Achieverspans Tiffany’s life as an active opioid addict, her 120 days in a Florida jail where every officer despised what she’d done to their brother in blue, and her eventual recovery. With heart-racing urgency and unflinching honesty, Jenkins takes you inside the grips of addiction and the desperate decisions it breeds. She is a born storyteller who lived an incredible story, from blackmail by an ex-boyfriend to a soul-shattering deal with a drug dealer, and her telling brims with suspense and unexpected wit. But the true surprise is her path to recovery. Tiffany breaks through the stigma and silence to offer hope and inspiration to anyone battling the disease—whether it’s a loved one or themselves.
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarmony
- Publication dateJune 18 2019
- Reading age18 years and up
- File size2.3 MB

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“A great read for fans ofOrange is the New Black,this national bestseller provides a shocking and propulsive look into the life of an addict. . . . Jenkins breaks down the stigma around drug addiction and recovery in her first book, giving readers a story that is both joyous and heartbreaking.”—BǴǰܲ
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“One, two, three.”
The light from the flash was blinding. I’d been ordered to remove my glasses for the picture, and I could see nothing for a moment. I hadn’t washed my hair in three days, and since I was arrested directly from my bed, where I’d been sleeping, the mugshot about to be plastered all over the papers and the local news broadcasts was most likely just as horrendous as the crimes that started the whole ordeal.
“I am going to uncuff you, briefly, so that you can remove your jewelry and place it in this bag. Once you do that, you will head to that holding cell right there,” the officer said, pointing. “And change out of your clothes. You look to be a large, so here, take these,” she said, handing me a polyester jumpsuit. She reached into a nearby bin and pulled out a pair of rubber flip-flops.
“These are your new shoes. You will wear them at all times—including when you take a shower. Don’t lose them.” She thrust the shoes into my already full hands and nudged me toward the cell. I tried my best not to think about all the different feet that had already worn these rubber shoes, but, despite my best efforts, I was haunted by the thought of how many different species of bacteria would soon be inhabiting my toes.
I jumped when the metal door slammed behind me. The room was dark and the acidic smell of urine was overwhelming. I held my breath and quickly stripped off my clothes before slipping into the jumpsuit. It felt like I was wearing cardboard. The female deputy had been observing me through the window and opened the door once I was dressed.
“Put your stuff in here.” She held out a brown paper bag and I stared at my belongings as I dropped them in. My heart sank as she folded up the bag and handed it to another deputy. My clothes were no longer my own; they belonged to the county now. “C’mon, you gotta see the nurse for some blood work and a pregnancy test.” For a moment, I secretly prayed I was pregnant. Maybe then they would let me go home.
Home. I wasn’t even sure where that was anymore. I certainly couldn’t go back to where I was living. In fact, by now, my belongings were most likely packed and sitting outside.
As I sat down on the cold metal chair across from the nurse, I suddenly realized how shitty I felt, physically. The chair was freezing, yet somehow I was sweating. My bones began aching and my eyes watered uncontrollably. I was sick.
“Okay, Missss... Johnson. I’m going to do a couple of tests, but first I’d like to ask you a series of questions,” she said, grabbing a nearby clipboard.
“N?”
“Tiffany Johnson.”
“A?”
“TɱԳٲ-𱹱.”
“W?”
“Gah. Like one-sixty, I think?”
“Currently taking any medication?”
I hesitated. She glanced up at me and repeated the question. “Are you currently taking any medication? Yes or no.”
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“What medication?”
I took a deep breath, and began. “Dilaudid, Roxicodone, Oxycontin, Xanax, Percocet, Lortab, Vicodin, and marijuana. I’m not sure if that last one counts as medication but—”
“Okay. And would you describe the crimes you have been charged with as ‘shocking in nature’?”
“Yes. Yes, I would.”
She looked up at me over the rim of her glasses as she set her pen down and leaned back in her seat. “Okay, I don’t usually do this, but you have piqued my interest. Would you mind telling me why you consider your crimes to be shocking in nature?”
As I proceeded to tell her what happened, I watched her expression morph from confusion, to shock, to disgust, then back to confusion as she leaned forward to check something off on her clipboard. “Okay, yes, I would say that counts as shocking in nature, definitely,” she said, attempting to regain focus.
She cleared her throat and nervously glanced up at me as she made some notes. “All right, since you are obviously going to be experiencing a severe withdrawal from opiates, we are going to keep you in Medical for a few days before bringing you to the general population. There we will be able to monitor you to make sure you have a safe detox. I am just going to quickly get a few samples from you and then they will take you down.”
I watched intently as she prepared her syringe, and my stomach doubled over on itself at the sight. My palms began to perspire and suddenly I felt as if I might explode. My skin crawled and my legs were restless. It had only been about twenty hours since I’d last gotten high and I already felt like shit. This was going to f***ing suck.
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- ASIN : B07QCLBDFX
- Publisher : Harmony
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- Publication date : June 18 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 2.3 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 371 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-0593135969
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Reading age : 18 years and up
- 鶹 Rank: #5,385 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1 in Drug Dependency & Recovery eBooks
- #6 in Criminal Biographies
- #6 in Substance Abuse
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Beloved for her complete authenticity, raw honesty, and lovable humor, Tiffany Jenkins is the human voice of the opioid epidemic. This is her gripping true story, from her life as an addict, 20 felony charges, and six months in a Florida prison to her eventual sobriety and new life as a mom, wife, and inspiration to millions.
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- Reviewed in Canada on May 27, 2023Verified PurchaseI've been following Tiffany for years now and knew parts of her story from some of her videos, but this was such an in depth journey to take reading this. As a recovering addict myself of 4 years, having had 10 years of active addiction myself, I felt all the emotions raw like I was right there with her, because I had felt all of those emotions at some point myself. I read this in 2 days because I found I couldn't put the book down.
I would recommend anyone still in active addiction, in any stage of recovery, or anyone who loves an addict to read this book. Honestly , even if your life hasn't been touched by addiction, you should still read it, because it really gives an inside view of how much hold it has on a person , but also how much difference can be made by having the right person/ people with a kind caring open heart can make to another life that is so lost and in despair.
Great job Tiff ! I loved every bit of this and hope you write more. I'd love to read a book about your life leading up to this book, and another about after, even tho i know alot of what you post online , but you write so well i feel like I know you personally.
You are a wonderful person and you bring a smile to my face with everything you do, thank you for letting us in to such a sensitive time in your life. We do recover. One day at a time . 💕
Signed: Canadian momma of 5, recovering addict , Sarah o' brien
- Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2024Verified PurchaseLet me start off by saying that I am not a reader. Ive only read a few books completly to the end. But this book, I didn't want to put down. When I did put it down, I couldn't wait to pick it up again. I finished it in a few days. I love that she doesn't hold anything back, tells it as it was/is and bares it all. A beautiful book about adversity, strength and overcoming personal demons. I am so proud of her -weird to say I know but really after everything she went through and seeing her on the otherwise. How can one not be proud of her! Anyway - great book. You should definitely read it!
- Reviewed in Canada on September 22, 2021Verified PurchaseI rated 4/5 stars solely for the fact my book came a little damaged (first few pages are barely hanging onto the based of the book). I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning so I make sure as the book gets passed along its taken care of. If this didn't happen, 5 stars!
Review: I love that its first person so I can be there every step of the way. So, its easier to put myself in Tiffany's shoes, and personally having a close loved one struggling with addiction, I couldn't help but to wonder why they couldn't stop even for their family.
I appreciated this book a lot to help me understand addiction. I didn't know that getting off of opioids, what it felt like and how it effects your mind and body. Even after hours of not taking the drug, the things it can do to you. How the guilt is can be so overwhelming, and not knowing how to handle those emotions can make a person struggle. How even being in the same room as those pills, can be so triggering and you urge for it. It helped a lot to take those things from the book and understand what someone could be going through. I reference this book a lot when trying to explain parts of addiction when my loved ones remember my close family members struggling with it. What happened to the person they were before addiction... Sometimes, trying to understand their story helps. This book helps by giving insight when trying to understand addiction - when addicts can't talk about their story themselves. Plus, it's an amazing story.
- Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2023Verified PurchaseTiffany Jenkins does such a great job expressing her journey and struggles through addiction and recovery.
As someone who as also struggled, I found the book so relatable, and was unable to put it down. It really shows all the ugly sides of addiction, both for the addict and for their loved ones. Jenkins never shies away from the gruesome truth, and through her writing makes you feel like you are living her story alongside her.
I would say this is a definite must read for anyone struggling with addiction, in recovery, or who have loved ones experiencing this.
If the author, Tiffany Jenkins sees these comments, I would love to thank you for sharing your story. Through your work, I believe you will help so many people, including myself. I can't imagine how hard it must be to share this story with the world, and you are so brave to do so. Thank you so much!
- Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2025Verified PurchaseSuch a well written story. She has went through so much in her life and sharing her story will help so many others.
- Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2018Verified PurchaseCurrently reading this, great so far. Tiffany has done a great job at capturing her frame of mind during this time in her life and I look forward to reading more.
Having seen what addiction can do to a person, as I keep reading, I hope this book continues to serve as a cautionary tale, while also humanizing the people who fall prey to their life choices. Tiffany’s videos are amazing, and for her to share her past with her fans, and readers in general is so brave. She’s come so far and done so well for herself. Addicts are people, they’re your friends, your children, your parents, your brothers and sisters and though addiction can over power the person they were, with the right kind of support, those people can come back and Tiffany is a wonderful example of that. She gives me hope that one day I can be that person again. Keep it up Tiffany, you’re a wonderful example t
- Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2021Verified PurchaseA thought-provoking diary of an addict's double life. Didn't love the writing and thought the title was a bit of a stretch, but still worth a read
- Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2024Verified PurchaseI do not know about drug addiction, but always interested in both sad and happy things in life. This book was hard to put down. So happy that Tiffany was strong enough to over come this addiction. My daughter in law who does not have a lot of time to read, said she could not put it down either. Hihly recomment
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milagros m.Reviewed in Spain on April 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars De mis libros favoritos.
Verified PurchaseRelato muy duro pero realista de cómo una enfermedad como la drogadicción arrasa no solo con el enfermo sino también con aquellos que están cerca. De mis libros favoritos.
- Karen SmythReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Verified PurchaseVery insightful ,truthful look into life as an addict and how it affects people's lives . Losing family to addiction this was very helpful for me to read and helped me understand a lot . She truly is an amazing lady .Thank u Tiffany 💓
- TracyReviewed in Italy on April 12, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Super read for anyone
Verified PurchaseIntriguing story, great writer..I found Tiffany from her blog and was curious to know more. She’s inspirational for anyone, I think, to live life fuller and never give up. I’m not an addict but reading her story has helped me to understand that world just a little bit.