Agree 100%
Most of the people I know who took drugs were somehow convinced to give them a try, found that they liked taking the drug and then took them until they were addicted and could not stop.
After a time, drugs took control of their lives, ruined their health, their families and their jobs.
Most just ruined their lives and the lives of their families and were left to pick up the pieces.
Some died in car wrecks or stupid accidents while stoned, others died from ODs, others died from drug related health problem, but the largest number committed suicide because of all of the above.
Most were happy, well adjusted and high functioning people who got involved with drugs from casual drug use and who subsequently became addicted and entered a downward spiral. I hate drugs with passion because I have watched them ruin the lives of so many people. I am not real big fan of booze for similar reasons.
I understand. I’ve seen it too, and feel a sense of grief and helplessness in trying to respond to those who have addictions. Mostly, I feel that I have failed, but it doesn’t make me love them any less.