Hrm, I guess it's pretty simple for me. I've done marijuana two times throughout the past 5 years of my life. I've tried a couple of different drinks on occasion and hated them. I have oversensitive taste buds, so I really taste the bad in alcohol no matter how much people says it's masked. Sure, I agree Pix that I shouldn't have done any of it since I'm still technically a kid, but I'm the kind of guy that tries not to talk serious about something unless I've had personal or second-hand(friends/family) experience.
If a situation ever comes up where a family member or friend does or thinks about doing anything of that sort I'll express my heartfelt opinion that they shouldn't. But for most people with addictions, I personally believe they should get what they want.
Take a bum for an example(not that I hate bums or anything). From a purely logical and society-rendered standpoint, I'd much rather the bum have alcohol if he wants it. For me it boils down to the belief that if the person has an addiction and isn't happy when he doesn't have his fix, he should get his bottleful of happiness for as long as it lasts. The bum has his alcohol, so he's happy. People don't have to see the bum on the road, so they aren't saddened.
Once again though, if the situation came up between you and me(whoever "you" are), I wouldn't tell you that. Just don't do drugs in the first place, they don't give you hugs or talk to you. ^_^
If a situation ever comes up where a family member or friend does or thinks about doing anything of that sort I'll express my heartfelt opinion that they shouldn't. But for most people with addictions, I personally believe they should get what they want.
Take a bum for an example(not that I hate bums or anything). From a purely logical and society-rendered standpoint, I'd much rather the bum have alcohol if he wants it. For me it boils down to the belief that if the person has an addiction and isn't happy when he doesn't have his fix, he should get his bottleful of happiness for as long as it lasts. The bum has his alcohol, so he's happy. People don't have to see the bum on the road, so they aren't saddened.
Once again though, if the situation came up between you and me(whoever "you" are), I wouldn't tell you that. Just don't do drugs in the first place, they don't give you hugs or talk to you. ^_^