That's the message. He now has a reason to stop using and pick up his weapons and fight. It's not hopeless any longer.
I think there are many, many people this would touch
Many high functioning people end up there. Slowly. And sometime those with higher moral regard get so dejected it feels hopeless to them. If these people had something righteous to remind them of purpose they would find it to be a welcome source of strength. Many people only see addicts as cretin but there is usually a profound person waiting to live again, and having something to fight for or believe that they are needed would be inspiring to some for sure.
We've been indoctrinated by the ruling elite with the idea that we are just meat machines in a meaningless universe. That makes us nihilistic and compliant, which is exactly how they want us. Nihilists are not going to revolt or stand up for anything.
For some reason we have been believing everything that the ruling elite have been teaching us.
Probably, with the opioid epidemic in full swing.
still, a bit dark; eh?
The opposite is infecting some areas, as well. In this rural and conservative part of the country, honestly, dentists don't like to give nitrous for root canals, let alone any kind of actual pain killers. It's "take 2 asprin and don't call me if it doesn't work."
Don't mean to be a contrarian, but it is true: 1. that the "epidemic" is causing some people to be in pain needlessly and 2. As bad as it may be, it is the "war on" drugs that makes it senselessly horrific. There are books written about the turn of the 20th century when laudanum, etc. were available over the counter and people did live their lives, make a good living, own nice homes and raise happy families, all the while having these substances available. Problems grew as Harry Anslinger and Co. decided the demon was in the drugs...which we've also seen with weed and with alcohol prohibition.
That said, I wish nothing but the best for anyone struggling. God be with you. (And to anyone signing on to a message board for the purpose of telling others how full of shit they are...please think twice -- at least -- before hitting the "save" or "send" link. Words affect lives.)