Hunter Biden, the president’s son, is on trial in federal court for falsely claiming on a gun application that he did not use illegal drugs. Testimony from his ex-wife and ex-girlfriends describes his drug-fueled temper. his search for his dealer in the streets. his large cash withdrawals from the bank.
Hallie Biden, the widow of Beau’s brother who was dating him in the fall of 2018 when the gun was purchased, spoke of his erratic behavior, possession of crack cocaine stones “the size of ping-pong balls or bigger, maybe. ” and how she frantically urged him to go to rehab. She, like Mr. Biden, is on the mend.
I write about addiction for the New York Times and have spoken with countless families who have shared harrowing experiences. I’m working on an article about how Biden’s addiction saga resonates for families also struggling with America’s deadly addiction crisis.
To better understand the public’s evolving views of addiction, I’d like to hear your stories. I will read each response and get back to you if I want to know more. I will not publish any part of your reply without following up and verifying your details. And I will not share your contact information outside the Times newsroom or use it for any reason other than to contact you..
