It's a very seductive flower.....
Reading Miles Davis' book, one wonders that same question. Certainly Bird, was a major factor in addicting so many aspiring, and striving jazz players.
Occasionally, I'd run into the issue, first as a player, and later in my capacity as a producer. The last time I worked with a band unit, it became necessary
to force open a locked bathroom door, only to find "Ricky" dead on the throne, a needle still in his arm.
It ruined the session.