I probably shouldn't get involved with this thread but I got to say that you are making a statement that transfers risk. We live with risk everyday as we all know. But to not assume risk makes us irresponsible. I am deeply sorry for your troubles and hard times that you have went through with your family. But all too often we find it is easier to blame someone else than ourselves.
Drugs are illiegal and may never be anything but. However, as Iba7467 stated we make our own decisions. Yes, we may be in a state of weakness but that doesn't give us the right to cast the stone away. We should look inward for fault before we ridicule others for their actions. From the beginning of time to present there have always been vultures and predators that prey upon the weak and the weary. Nothing has changed and nothing ever will.
I am a person that assumes risk. And I also believe that if the people of this country would do more "risk assumption" than finger-pointing then things would be much different. I know this may not be the best analogy but please consider this. Say your significant other was being unfaithful and you found out about it. Obviously you are going to be upset but who would you be more upset with. Your other or the person they were fooling around with? I think we both know the answer to this. Definitely your 'other' because they should have known better. And again I agree that this is not the best analogy but it's late. Surely, alcohol is legal but is it OK to blame the bartender that you are a drunk and have lost all that you once owned?
In no way am I attacking you so don't misconstrue what I have written. It just irritates me when people are irresponsible and put blame elsewhere.
Best wishes to you and yours! Happy Holidays!!!
Gary