Scott Weiland has passed away.

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Born in 1985 and getting driven to school in the 90's with the radio on I think ever since I heard of Scott Weiland and STP on the radio in the car with the lyrics "And I feel and I feel when the dogs begin to smell her" my mother loved some of their songs but told me he was a hardcore drug user that couldn't keep his life together and was difficult to be in a band with. I didn't understand it too much at the time but I really think that kind of talking steered me away from any kind of hardcore drugs.

Never been a drug user or tryer. Stuff always scared the living hell out of me. Never condemned anyone around me who used, I'm sure it's a lot of fun while you're doing them, but asking me to participate was out of the question. Over the years I know way too many good people who turned into druggies, losers, who've killed themselves, and then there's a handful who (being some of my closest friends) I am so glad have gotten out and are doing really well.

Weiland was so far gone for so long. Surprised he lasted as long as he did.

Will always believe it's that first time that screws you for life.

I am also entirely empethetic to people who can't be happy with just being an alive human being in a world where you only get one chance.

Mushrooms aint a drug?