Plot Synopsis

A single mom struggles to raise her 12 year old son while working full time and trying to manage a personal life. When the tension becomes intolerable, a friend turns her on to the calming effects of heroin. It is not long before she is addicted and scavenging to support her habit. Her son is frightened as he watches his mother try to go through withdrawal alone; realizing she must get help, he begs her ex boyfriend to come back. Together they convince her to battle her dangerous addiction.