You said all that beautifully... I will never understand what ppl see in "getting wasted"...it's not a solution to escape from life's problems, that's for sure. I grew up
in a very dysfunctional family with bitterly-fighting & twice-divorced parents who both smoked heavily & our dad's drinking did nothing to enhance his personality.
None of this stuff (smoking-drinking-drugs) has any appeal for me...full disclosure, I enjoy a small glass of wine with dinner very occasionally, but I just don't want
any more* than that, ever. *I've never liked how that makes me feel. I've known many people over the years though that were the opposite, & it always had bad
effects on their health & their lives. FTS, I'm so sorry you've lost some dear friends to this...it's obvious to me that some of us are way more susceptible than others.
If only our caring friendships could help those involved to overcome their addictions...Considering the questionable rate of success, I'm not sure that anything can-
it seems to be one of the Achille's heels of our species, the price paid for curiosity & seeking excitement or pain relief in a somewhat mundane world.
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