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I lost a cousin to heroin back in the 60's and it devastated the extended family. Back then there was virtually no awareness and no treatment so Richie just wasted away.
More peripherally I've seen huge changes in what has been my favorite playground for decades which is West Virginia. There are small towns that I used as stopping points / base camp that have nearly disappeared due to drugs. I haven't been back in 5 years so maybe it's gotten better but the last time I was there it was very sad.
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big blue tricycle
stare down the darkness and watch it fade
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