If he said that in 2013, then that would be about right I guess. He'd mention it sometimes like it was more recent, but that could be part of the recovery mindset some guys use.
I think he said he was using heroin.
Even if he still dabbled from time to time in rec drugs, I wouldn't expect it to kill him. But I have heard nothing or him having a full relapse.
So what was the issue? He seemed to be doing well. Was that wrong of me to think?
I can't believe he was only 37 or 38 here. He looks older: