Daniel's mother, Judy Smith. (Image supplied)

From that time on, even though he kept assuring me that he was only a casual user, it just got worse. (Image: iStock)

Daniel aged 21. (Image supplied)

The next day two policemen were in my home telling me my son had died in my car. (Image: iStock)

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