Chasing the High

Richard T. Sanchez should have been just another statistic. Born into a world of dysfunction, his childhood was defined by chaos—a father in prison, a mother crippled by addiction, and the ever-present lure of the drug trade. At just seven years old, he was introduced to the underworld of narcotics, witnessing firsthand the poison that would one day become his sworn enemy.

But fate had other plans.

Through sheer grit, relentless determination, and an unbreakable spirit, Sanchez defied the odds. He transformed his pain into purpose, rising through the ranks to become one of America’s most formidable DEA agents. Chasing The High takes readers deep into the war on drugs, where every operation carried the weight of life and death, and every mission was a battle for justice. From infiltrating cartel networks to leading high-risk takedowns, Sanchez reveals the sacrifices, betrayals, and moral dilemmas that come with the badge.

More than a career memoir, this is the raw, unfiltered story of a man who walked the razor’s edge between darkness and redemption. A man who refused to be defined by his past and instead forged a legacy of courage, sacrifice, and an unyielding pursuit of justice.

This is not just a story of survival—it’s a testament to the power of resilience and the cost of the fight.

How does a boy raised in the heart of the drug trade become one of America’s greatest warriors against it?

It is time to read the story for yourself.