Originally posted by Pam
I think a much more graphic portrayal of someone going through drug withdrawal would have done so much more to deter these kids from getting involved in the first place.
This is so true. My very first real boyfriend turned into a heroine addict while we were dating - ok, actually living together. I don't know how many times I saw him go through withdrawals, all the time swearing he'd never do it again because he couldn't stand to go through this again, only to go out some Friday night and come home all high again and have the whole vicious circle start again.

Thankfully I never fell into the same trap and I ended up leaving this guy in my dust. But it was heart wrenching and a total mess while it was all going on, and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. It is so sad that so many kids fall into the drug trap and can't seem to find their way out.

Sara, I'm so sorry this happened to a friend of yours. Hugs to you.