Deadly Drug, New Victims

1. Where was Samantha Rolls from and how old was she?

Samantha Roll is 17- years- old and she is from Milton, Ont., 1 hour west of Toronto.

2. Why did Samantha come to Vancouver?

She came to Vancouver as she wanted to see more of the world.

3. What sort of activities did Samantha participate growing up?

As she was growing up, she participated in horse- ridding, ballet, jazz and piano. She always got bored and eventually moved on.

4. Explain what happened to Sam in February 2, 1996

As she was growing up, she participated in horse- ridding, ballet, jazz and piano. She always got bored and eventually moved on.

5. How many British Colombians died from illicit drug overdose in 1996?

310 British Colombians 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?

After watching 2 fellow skateboarders get high on heroin, his curiosity got the better of him and he started smoking. The state of mind that was induced by heroin drove him on and eventually, he was addicted to heroin.

8. How much did Jame's heroin habit cost him within a month?

Within a month, the cost of his heroin habit had gone from $20 to $100.


9. How old was Jane Wilson in this story?

Jane Wilson was 16- years- old in this story.

10. What tactic did Jane use to get money from her mother?
In order to support her addiction to heroin, she trick her mother into giving her money by saying that she owed money to her boyfriend, a drug dealer.

11. Where did Jane's parents have to take her to get help?

They had to take her to a facility in the United States known as the Narcotics Anonymous, where she spent a month recovering. Jane has supportive friends, attends Narcotics Anonymous regularly and sees a counselor at an addiction center.

12. How old was Aaron in this story?

Aaron was 15- years- old in this story.

13. Who introduced Aaron to heroin?

Curiosity got the better of Aaron. Two 17- year- olds introduced Aaron to heroin. They were smoking heroin and Aaron wanted to try it. The boys passed the pipe and Aaron took a few drags and eventually, he got addicted to heroin.

14. Where did Aaron draw the line with his heroin use?

He drew the line with his heroin use by not injecting the the heroin like the junkies downtown.

15. Did Aaron hold that line?

No, he did not hold that line. In fact, he went over the line. He soon found out that smoking heroin wasn't getting him as high as it used to. He was told that he'd get the sensation back if he injected, thus crossing the line and starting injecting himself with heroin.

16. How did Aaron support his habit?

In order to support his drug use, Aaron routinely stole money from his mother.

*17. Where did Aaron hit rock bottom?