Sometimes I hear a song by a band whose drummer or vocalist (or whomever) died of an overdose of drugs. I think about two things: the overdose was usually heroin, often combined with cocaine or other drugs, possibly prescription, and how many talented people have bit into the addiction and died because of it.

Heroin kills pain. Any pain. Physical, emotional, and spiritual pain destroy a person if there is no relief. It is understandable that someone would seek that relief in a needle and spoon. It's so effective!

At times, our hormones and neurotransmitters are a bit off and need some help for the person to feel good or 'normal'. Heroin works as well as Paxil or Effexor.

If someone wants to end their earthly existence, an overdose is a hell of a way to go. Bliss...and...nothing...but there will be karma to balance by taking a life, especially your own. I wonder if one can plead 'mitigating circumstances' if severe or extreme pain has been endured...

What is it about creative, talented people who are so easily addicted? Why do they die so often because of the object of their addiction? It's a really sad thing.