"There's no question he died of a self-inflicted drug overdose.

But it seemed that you were saying his depression was caused by the drugs."


Precisely.

A combination of cannabis, cocaine and the painkiller Tramado, is likely to make one depressed. Add into that mix, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), Oxycodone and Oxymorphone, and now that's a PARTY!


"Incarcerating people for mental illness isn't anything close to a cure."


My mother was a psychiatric nurse for over 40 years. I am fully aware of the ravages of mental illness, and the need for "incarcerating" people who are out of control. Sometimes, you can save their lives.


Regards,


Bob