It's been a while since my 'friends' were involved in the drug business but the most recent drug problem involved the 'manufacturing' of 'meth' and a very big explosion and a very large fire in a very small ocean view apartment in a very large high-rise apartment complex.
A few of the building's tenants complained about some strange odor but before anything was done to solve that problem, the apartment and the apartment's odor blew to high-heavens.
This all just happened to occur while the apt tenant was surfing less than 500 yards away .... and he and his surfboard haven't been seen since.
I did some research recently and "the only options right now for meth addicts seeking recovery are counseling, an in-patient rehab center or Narcotics or Crystal Meth Anonymous.... but these treatments don't work for many people.
The FDA fast tracks treatments for serious or life-threatening conditions that demonstrate the potential to address unmet medical needs.
Many meth addicts can no longer hold down a job and they have strained relationships with family members.
Gone went the cars, gone went the business, gone went the house, gone went the kids. The main focus of this person's life is using meth." (End quote)
Another friend with a similar problem says that it's a great cure for the Flu.
He never did catch the Flu .... but he died anyway! ...
Three years before his 29th birthday!