What I cannot wrap my head around is why people look for this kind of thing to take control away from them. I don't understand what about becoming an invalid at the mercy of drugs and alcohol is so appealing. Maybe I'm being too judgmental, but it honestly feels like people do it so they can find anything other than themselves to blame for the direction their life takes. Like it's somehow okay because now the drug is responsible - and whoever introduced them to it. I don't comprehend why somebody would want to block out the world like that, but I assure you, the world can be both a shitty and beautiful place. Stay coherent while you find the things to enjoy and you will be rewarded. Shit will be okay.