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A friend of mines child, a young man of 23, died today of a heroin overdose. From what I am to understand heroin is on the rise with the young now a days. What a waste, if only he could see the pain this has inflicted on his family and friends. I know his family felt they've done all they could do, got him treatment, supported him in his recovery, and then he relapsed and now his young life is no longer.
I'll always remember the words of a friend of my ex's - we were driving down to a funeral of an addict, and this lady (our passenger) was 30+ years sober - she said: "It is sad. It is NOT surprising, but it is indeed sad."
Tough news for the family and friends of this young man..
Take care Tom
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This is always sad and sadder still is that he did know the pain it was causing his family and others. The addiction is much stronger and doesn't care who is being hurt. It's (the addiction) purpose is to get the addict or alcoholic alone, get them using and then get them dead. Grateful for those who get free and stay free.
Will be keeping this young persons spirit in mind all day; including his family.
I am very sorry that this has happened. It is indeed sad that a young man just beginning his life ended it unknowingly. Prayers be with you and the family. ((((HUGS)))) Charity
My deepest sympathies to you and the young man's family. It breaks my heart to see another life claimed by this horrendous disease. Just know that now he is in peace, and addiction is no longer an issue for him. May he rest in peace. Love and blessings to his family and yours.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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Thanks to all, this is indeed a senseless death, it's hard as a friend to watch so much pain and suffering and feel there is little that can comfort the family. I do feel the young man is now in peace, I also tell my own young ones to be careful what you pick up in life, you may not be able to put it down.
