Milton Schorr

Addict by Milton Schorr: A Tale of Drugs and Recovery is a raw and compelling memoir by Milton Schorr, published by Penguin Random House South Africa in March 2025. The book offers an unflinching account of Schorr’s personal descent into addiction and his journey toward recovery.

Set against the backdrop of Cape Town, Schorr begins his story at the age of seventeen, chronicling how seemingly small and unrelated choices—from experimenting with cigarettes and alcohol to engaging with marijuana, Mandrax, LSD, Ecstasy, pornography, and eventually heroin—formed the tangled web of his addiction. With searing honesty, he lays bare the chaos, shame, and pain that addiction brought into his life.

But Addict is more than just a story of destruction—it is also a story of redemption. Schorr reflects on the pivotal turning points and the internal reckoning that ultimately led to sobriety. He explores the deeply personal process of healing and rebuilding, providing readers with insight into the psychological and emotional dimensions of recovery.

Now sober for over twenty years, Milton Schorr’s memoir is both a cautionary tale and a beacon of hope. Addict speaks directly to those who have struggled with addiction or know someone who has, offering a deeply human perspective on the power of resilience, choice, and transformation