Hi Spirit,
Just something to think about;
Prescription drugs ARE legal. People have surgery, and are unable to come off the "drugs" afterward.
Poitin (Putteen), is an Irish moonshine. It is ILLEGAL. It is alcohol as is moonshine, white lightening etc. It is a BIG problem in rural areas. In people who would laugh if you offered them "drugs". It has catastrophic effects. It is a generational tradition. There are people who swear by it's medicinal properties. It has been given to many a farm animal. A little for the farmer, a little for the cow!
Just thought you should think about that. Or as they would say in some places, "Put that in your pipe and smoke it!" (not crack-pipe)
Also, crack or "craic" in Ireland means "fun".
OK now I am rambling.