[af_vet_1981]

Not mitigating by rather explanatory; Jerry Garcia also became an addict but did not murder anyone.

Addiction is a dark, dark path but there is hope for those who choose light.

[MinorityRepublican]

Addiction is a dark, dark path but there is hope for those who choose light.

If they're lucky.

For some people like Nick Reiner, drugs may have aggravated their genetic disposition to schizophrenia.

[LeonardFMason]

Ray Charles was a functioning heroin addict for years. NEVER killed anyone. Nick didn’t just stab his parents. He SLIT their throats! That is the equivalent of shooting someone 5 times and then double tapping them in the head. THAT is premeditated murder.