I lost my brother on July 9, 2008....he committed suicide. Why? ULTRAM!!!! Yes, my brother suffered with his addiction to Ultram for 12+ years. He tried to get help several times, but was unsuccessful. This horrible drug took ahold of his life and wouldn't let go! He tried to quit so many times....went through withdraw so many times, but just wasn't able to get away from the power of it. He was 33 years old, a very handsome, athletic, well-educated, and wonderful man.