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Made A Choice [I Dont Use Drugs Or Alcohol]

I grew up around addicts.

Most of the family members on both sides of my family were addicted to either drugs, alcohol, or both. It was chaotic and basically pretty shitty. I never really felt safe as a child.

As a result, I decided early on that I wouldn't let that happen to me. I smoked pot in my teens, and in my early 20s I drank and would take prescription pills once in a while, but I (thankfully) always knew my limit and never overdid it. Then by the time I hit 30 I was like "Nah I'm good", and stopped everything cold turkey.

It just ain't worth it.
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Food and booze were my family's drugs of choice. I'm glad you came through it all relatively still in tact.