06/13/2026
THE MAN WHO FOUND IN BOOKS A WAY TO FACE HIS ADDICTION
In Porto Alegre, Brazil, the story of Cristian Azeredo has attracted the attention of thousands of people. At 41 years old, after spending more than a decade struggling with crack addiction, he found in reading an important tool for coping with some of the most difficult moments in his daily life.
Whenever he experiences anxiety or feels the urge to use drugs, Cristian turns to books. Reading helps him focus his attention elsewhere, temporarily distancing himself from thoughts and situations that could trigger a crisis.
His image reading on the streets of the city went viral on social media. For many people, it represents a story of perseverance and the search for personal strategies to face the challenges of addiction and recovery.
