Lenny Brown strikes to California to search out his fortune in tax shelter investments. When the federal authorities adjustments the tax legal guidelines, poor Lenny finds himself $700,000 in hock with nowhere to show. His buddy, Joel, introduces him to cocaine to present Lenny that wanted "enhance". What ensues subsequent is a descent into drug dependancy and madness as Lenny tries to regain management of his life, all of the whereas needing that additional "enhance".