Perhaps we do not need to remove this thread. We might have someone in the know present the statistics of overdoses within the frum community for just this year alone. Then we add the numbers of those who have encountered other medical problems but survived. Next the number of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We might also include the emergency room admissions for alcohol or drug intoxication (Hatzoloh would have some records of this though there are plenty of cases that avoid Hatzoloh and call other ambulances). Lastly, we should list the number of frum clients/patients in inpatient and outpatient treatment for addiction.
We are not talking of an epidemic, but addiction is far from scarce. It is very far from a laughing matter.