I like the free drugs analogy but it's still a choice. I've been offered drugs for free many times in my life and I had to make a choice. I'm sorry but it's not like these guys were born in a generation where you did not understand that all medications have side effects and it was known then that pain medication was addictive. Bernie was a QB in the NFL he had to be somewhat intelligent and he made the choice. I've never played in the NFL and I understand that most of the players would do just about anything to stay on the field. Maybe I am being tough but I believe in free choice and living with the consequences whether good or bad.
the biggest challenge of todays youth is the lack of accountability IMHO. When I see things like this it just makes understand why things are the why they are.