person A: A couple years ago_comma_ my friend died from an overdose. We were not super close but it was fun hanging out and I felt very shocked when I heard the news.
person B: That is really sad. Many people I grew up with have passed from overdose. It's tragic.
person A: I agree_comma_ I thought the war on drugs was meant to combat or maybe even make ground against this. I don't think it is working. 
person B: I don't believe it is either. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend.