[AnotherUnixGeek]

Each of which knew addiction was creeping upon them, and chose the junkies path.

Addiction doesn't just creep up on some people - one hit of an opioid can cause permanent changes to the brain, and anyone who takes opioids (including the prescription opioids) is at risk of addiction.

[Mariner]

“one hit of an opioid can cause permanent changes to the brain, and anyone who takes opioids (including the prescription opioids) is at risk of addiction.”

Citation?

It doesn’t seem likely as millions have walked away. Just like millions have walked away from alcohol.

[dinodino]

Your statement is categorically false. In fact, there are a percentage of people known as “chippers,” whom do not get addicted regardless of what substance they ingest.

[Jacquerie]

You’re right.

Mariner doesn’t know WTF he’s yammering about.