Addiction struggles

Has anyone here ever struggled with an addiction to alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs? Have you personally experimented with any of these substances, and if so, what was your take on the experience? I find myself wondering about the root causes—why do young people fall into these patterns, and what is the most effective way to break free from them? Please, share your thoughts; I am trying to find the right way to support a close friend of mine.

Adam Jones57 said:Is anyone here struggling with an addiction to alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs? Have you ever tried any of those things, and what’s your take on it? Why do you think young people fall into this trap, and how do you actually break free? Please let me know—I really need to help a friend of mine.

I smoke like a chimney, I'm hooked on caffeine like a toddler on a pacifier, I dabble with some heavier stuff on the side, and I have a drink almost every single day. That's been my routine for about ten years now. What's the big deal? Sure, my digestion is a mess, my kidneys are acting up, and my lungs aren't what they used to be, but so what? We all fall apart eventually. And honestly, how exactly are you planning to help her? You know how it goes... it's a long, hard road to recovery.

Well, if that’s how you want to play it, I respect your position... though, if you don't mind me asking, how old are you actually?

I mean, I don't know... if you're counting psych meds as drugs, then yeah, I'm abusing those 😲. 😁

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I used to pair them with a drink or two—but not anymore. 😳
I'm strictly sober now. 😍