Deadly Drug Questions

1. Where was Samantha Rolls from and how old was she?
Samantha Rolls was from Milton, Ontario, a town one hour west of Toronto. She was 17 years old.
2. Why did Samantha come to Vancouver?
Samantha came to Vancouver because she wanted to see more of the world.
3. What sort of activities did Samantha participate growing up?
Samantha participated in activities like horse-riding, ballet jass, piano, acting, and modeling growing up.
4. Explain what happened to Sam in February 2, 1996?
On the night of February 2, 1992, Sam had a few drinks after work and injected heroin into her arm before taking a cab home with a female roommate. The house they were living in was having a party, but Sam was tired and went to bed. Another roommate found Sam dead at 8a.m. because Sam fell deep into unconsciousness.
5. How many British Columbians died from illicit drug overdose in 1996?
310 British Columbians died from illicit drug overdose in 1996.
6. Heroin has gone from 10% to what % in recent years?
Heroin has gone from 10% to 90% in recent years.
7. How did James Babstock get caught up in heroin use?
James Babstock got caught up in heroin use when he asked two guys he met in the park to sell him some heroine. Since these two guys who used heroin seemed okay to James, he tried some too. The main reason James Babstock got caught up in heroin use is because of curiosity.
8. How much did James's heroin habit cost him within a month?
James's heroin habit cost him $100 a day within a month.
9. How old was Jane Wilson in this story?
Jane Wilson was was 16 year old in this story.
10. What tactic did Jennifer use to get money from her mother?
Jennifer threatened her mother that her heroin dealer is going to kill her if she doesn't pay the money she owes the drug dealer.
11. Where did Jennifer's parents have to take her to get help?
Jennifer's parents had to take her to a facility in the United States to get help. Jennifer was also taken to Narcotics Anonymous regularly and sees a counselor at an addiction center.
12. How old was Aaron Waler in this story?
Aaron Waler was 15 years old in this story.
13. Who introduced Aaron to heroin?
Aaron's two older freidns introduced Aaron to heroin.
14. Where did Aaron draw the line with his heroin use?
Aaron drew the line with her heroin use by deciding not to inject heroin in his body. However, he smoked and snorted heroin regularly.
15. Did Aaron hold that line?
Aaron did not hold that line because he found smoking heroin wasn't getting him as high as it once had. He was told he'd get the sensation back if he injected, so he started injecting himself.
16. How did Aaron support his habit?
Aaron supported his habit by routinely, Aaron broke into houses and shoplifted.
17. When did Aaron hit rock bottom?
Aaron hit rock bottom when he looked at the emaciated and scar-ridden addicts around him and realizes that he was exactly the same as them. Then he decided to quit.