i was wondering if any of the witnesses reported any drug use. if no witnesses saw them shoot up during the whole time, i would think the russian report is a complete fake. real addicts would have stashed some drugs somewhere to use during the take-over of the school.
I have heard nothing of that but given the prospect of a long siege it would not be surprising to find meth use to stay awake.
Drug dependency -- a medical/psychological condition that would make them eligible for SSI benefits in the US.