Addiction/overdose is becoming a very disturbing trend and its just not from street drugs but prescription drugs as well. Something needs to be done.
President Trump, AG Sessions and the Homeland Security guy Kelly have all stated the Border Wall is in part to impede the importation of dangerous drugs to our children and family members.
My understanding is, Heroin is more easy to get and cheaper, than prescription pain meds (Opioids).
The prescription variety are predictable, the dosage and content are clear. Heroin is a roll of the dice. Unexpectedly strong stuff killed Janice Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.
They were of course foolish, but not intending to commit suicide. I believe few today, intend to OD and die.
Once in the grip of Opioids and Heroin, you just want more, your judgment is gone. Unlike the two above, Prince apparently OD'd on prescription variety meds.
Modern medicine is great for surgeries, but pretty awful when it comes to getting folks off pain med addictions.