(((Jason))) - you're right. My uncle was a heroin addict for as long as I can remember...more than 30 years. He didn't get clean until about 5 years ago? His little brother, my other uncle, died from complications of a medical emergency that he would have survived, if he didn't have hepatitis C, from shooting up heroin. Their kids are all addicts...and they're in their 30's.
I think it's just that, now there are more varieties of drugs, easier access, and with the internet, a whole lot more info about it. I'm just glad we have SR and a means of support!
Hugs and prayers!
Amy