Sara~

I feel for you. I send you Hugs and Prayers, and feel free to Pm me and "Vent" if you to also. I have been on both sides of this issue. Drugs WILL ruin not only your life, but the Lives of everyone you touch. I lost a great career in the Music Industry because of drugs. I have now been Sober for 12 years. I have a great Husband and I'm back in the music industry although not at all where I thought I'd be. I'm much happier.....
Someone in a earlier post mentioned "Fronts"... perhaps your friend was able to put up a good "Cover" and his counselor and girlfriend couldn't see through it.... I know that's not much comfort but as an "addict" (Although Sober, I will always be one) you learn to "Cover & Hide" your emotions and feelings. I'm sure you'll go through the pain of wishing there was something you could have done or said to your friend to have prevented this, that's natural, unfortunately in the mind of an addict it is a constant struggle... you know the drug KILLS but it has such a tight grip on you and your world sometimes its hard to let go. It's painful to watch someone you love and care about "Throw away their Life". I am always saddend to hear about someone reaching out to a counselor or therapist only to not recieve the help they need.

I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend. Hugs and Prayers upon you and the rest of his family and friends.

I'm here if you need me.

Katie