This may sound kind of bad, especially considering I take my health seriously and this is a health-oriented sub, but I have a problem with opiates.  Like, a real problem.  Even though I want to be healthy, sometimes things go wrong mentally that aren't so easy to fix.  Anyway, my point is, I have never, NEVER acted like that when I was without and someone had some but wouldn't give them to me.  I have never shouted, lashed out, cried, or in any way tried to embarrass or disgrace someone.  I ask kindly, tell them I have the money, if they won't sell them then I thank them for their time and go on my way (albeit I'm pretty freaking out in my head, but I don't believe in taking out your own troubles on an innocent party).  When addicts act like this woman, or other drug addicts, it is seriously embarrassing, especially considering that is how most people see the stereotypical addict, as an unpredictable violent being, and rightfully so due to the actions of so many. There are people out there, college-educated and wouldn't hurt a fly (or spiders, I love them, check out my comment history!) that just need some help, but they are the minority.