And there it is. In this day and age of information at your fingertips you couldn't pay me enough to "try" heroin or meth or oxy for a buzz. Watched my co-workers play that game. One moron started smoking crack in his 50s. Some people just think they are the exceptions. Everybody dies, but damn, don't rush things.Once it's a disease, insurance companies pay the bill. Lots of money to be made once it's a disease.
Always follow the money.
And, OP, sorry for your loss. It's always tough.