I don't think many people 'choose' to become so dependent on drugs that they cannot function in society and fatally overdose. A doctor prescribing opiates for a

I don't think many people 'choose' to become so dependent on drugs that they cannot function in society and fatally overdose. A doctor prescribing opiates for an injury without a plan for cessation and withdrawal is a very common path to opiate addiction and overdose. I would absolutely classify this as a 'bad break'. The path out of opiate dependence is so difficult and our society does very little to assist. Saying "i'm addicted to drugs and in a downward spiral" and having society respond in a manner that will actually help you out of the situation is not currently a reality. [1] http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/veterans-face-greater-risks-amid-opioid-crisis/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/veterans-face-grea...