Suggesting that Ben may be paying of gambling debts or feeding his own addiction leaves a lot to be desired as far as taste goes for this reporter.  So you know, there is a major issue in Oregon where people who need these medications BADLY are not getting them because their doctor is terrified of prescribing them with all of the bad publicity these things have been getting.  Patients with serious illnesses are being directed to use pot since it's legal and over the counter, but if the doc is affiliated with Catholic or Federal funding, they can't sign the prescription for it.  For these people in constant agony, pharmacists who help supply their clients with much needed meds are angels of mercy.  Be careful slaughtering the character of a good man.  Your mother may wind up with M.S.  or Lupus, and all you'll be able to do is watch her wither from the constant agony that her doctor won't address because he's terrified to prescribe her the needed painkillers.  Your standards may change.