A decidedly female story of addiction the big fix describes the unique challenges faced by women caught in the grip of substance abuse such as the toxic connection between drug addition and prostitution traceys story of hope hard work and rehabilitation will inspire anyone who has been affected by substance abuse while offering hope for a better future. An incredible book of addiction and the miracle of recovery the big fix hope after heroin written by tracey helton mitchell first publically noted for her appearance in the documentary black tar heroin the dark end of the street 2000. A decidedly female story of addiction the big fix describes the unique challenges faced by women caught in the grip of substance abuse such as the toxic connection between drug addition and prostitution traceys story of hope hard work and rehabilitation will inspire anyone who has been affected by substance abuse while offering hope for a better future. A decidedly female story of addiction the big fix describes the unique challenges faced by women caught in the grip of substance abuse such as the toxic connection between drug addition and prostitution traceys story of hope hard work and rehabilitation will inspire anyone who has been affected by substance abuse while offering hope for a better future. The big fix npr coverage of the big fix hope after heroin by tracey helton mitchell news author interviews critics picks and more