Yes, it's addicting.
Yes, it's one step away from crack.
Yes, as a professional athlete he "shouldn't" be doing it.
But ya know what - if I've learned anything from living in Hollywood and being around film sets and filmmakers, that every once in a while, there isn't anything wrong at all with a little coke. Alcohol, caffeine and prescription barbiturates are all acceptable for some reason. I'd lump cocaine in with any of those. With responsible use, any drug can be managed. Yes, any of them.
It's not a performance enhancer and perhaps JJ is legitimately addicted to it. Glad he's checked into a facility to get some help.
Jones will get lambasted for this and perhaps, rightfully so.
But I don't judge.