I just want to say

[Can'tHelpIt]

You probably do drugs bc you never knew anyone who did or you didn't know the consequences

My mom did drugs and bc of it she lost custody over me
I havent seen her in two years. Feb. 21 is her birthday.
Please dont do drugs and dont end up losing your kids and have them dread your birthday

[Mortal Coil]

I'm really sorry about your mom, Caleb. My mom doesn't do drugs but she's an alcoholic and still has custody of me and my brother. I know how you feel about dreading her birthday, and it's really sickening that a mother who is responsible for her child would abandon her social obligation like that.

[Can'tHelpIt]

She didn't abandon me my dad just took it to the courts

[ImCoolBeans]

Thats not the reason why I used drugs at all.

I used drugs because it made me feel pretty good, made me feel great actually. I was fully aware of the consequences and the repercussions that I would face, and which I did face.

[aperson444]

I did drugs to help me face my mental health issues. Almost as a side treatment with myself as the guinea pig in a trial. Then I realized that I enjoyed it, and not only that, it was actually helping me open up socially and even academically.

To be honest, the only negative repercussions I've seen so far are due to social stigmas and legal problems. I have not had any lasting physical, mental or emotional issues that I can directly relate to my drug use.

Maybe I haven't used for long enough? Maybe they're different types of drugs. I don't know.

[Magenta]

Thats not the reason why I used drugs at all.

I used drugs because it made me feel pretty good, made me feel great actually. I was fully aware of the consequences and the repercussions that I would face, and which I did face.

This exactly. I grew up with those endless drug awareness videos they play at school and my father, who is a cop, coming home with stories about people he's seen on drugs. I was just curious anyway and liked it.

I'm really sorry to hear about your mum though.

[fire and water]

My mum overdosed when she was 17, and she was clean for years, thenwhen i was around 3 and she was 21, she started again, yet only with cannabis etc.
She knew the consequences, and although i'm really sorry about you're mum and everthything that's happened, i've got to disagree. I don't think awareness has anything to do with it.

[Scarface]

Dude im real sorry to hear about your mom, its unfortunate to hear that misfortune, but in my case, i had every reason in the world not to do drugs, but i did them hardcore. My parents are junkies and i went through enough bullshit with them, but i enjoyed doing drugs call it a crutch, or whatever you want, but as much damage that was done to my body as a result of my use, i can honestly say i dont regret using drugs, from everything that I learned from what i did.

There is always going to be people doing drugs, no matter what kind of drug it may be, people are going to make decisions for themselves and in cases like this it may not turn out good, but with drugs, this is a lesson they have to learn on their own. I know when I was out there, there wasnt anyone that could tell me what I was doing was wrong, I had to learn on my own. In the end its getting clean, jails, institutions or death as NA would say xD

I get where you are coming from bud, but its a lost cause unfortunately.

[Can'tHelpIt]

You all have your reasons but I will never do them bc I dont want to end up like my mom or anyone else whos lives have been ruined

[ImCoolBeans]

You all have your reasons but I will never do them bc I dont want to end up like my mom or anyone else whos lives have been ruined

Well yeah, everyone has a reason and everyone will try to justify it. You're a strong person to stay away from drugs in this day and age where they have really become such a massive part of our society and culture. People like the party, and drugs go hand and hand with that - and thats probably how it will always be.

I'm very sorry to hear about you're situation with your mother. My heart really goes out to you, man. I can't imagine going through that, and I hate to see it happen to you. Drugs suck, they can tear apart families and friendships like they mean nothing, and they can destroy lives without effort. I really hope all works out for you down the line.

[Can'tHelpIt]

Well yeah, everyone has a reason and everyone will try to justify it. You're a strong person to stay away from drugs in this day and age where they have really become such a massive part of our society and culture. People like the party, and drugs go hand and hand with that - and thats probably how it will always be.

I'm very sorry to hear about you're situation with your mother. My heart really goes out to you, man. I can't imagine going through that, and I hate to see it happen to you. Drugs suck, they can tear apart families and friendships like they mean nothing, and they can destroy lives without effort. I really hope all works out for you down the line.
thx its just i really hate them and i don't want anyone to go through that

[Sordid Saint]

2 very close family members of mine died from overdosing when I was younger. I still got into drugs. Addictive personalities run through family. Idk, that's just what I think

[ShredtheGnar]

I'm sorry about your mom, dude. But I don't necessarily think that is the case.
I've watched my sister really limit herself in life because of her drinking problem, including watching her almost kill herself driving drunk on our street and being taken away by the police. I don't really drink though, I prefer pot instead.

But I found out more recently that my mom used to be a huge pot head. I knew she did smoke at one point, but never knew the extent of it until my sister caught me and told my parents. Then the shit hit the fan and they told me a lot of stuff about our family, interestingly I wasn't punished at all and they continue to let me smoke.

I have a cousin who's a heroin addict, but who's stupid enough to do that shit anyways? But I've watched alcohol cause a lot of problems on my mom's side of the family. Their all alcoholics, but I can have a drink or two and be done. I can get drunk if I want to, I just understand I need to be responsible and plan beforehand.

I feel it's more of an education thing, kids don't think the rules apply to them when it's the contrary. The rules were written FOR them.

[Sordid Saint]

ShredrheGnar, I love your post. Except the only thing is, you don't have to be stupid to try heroin or even to get addicted. Opiates have one HELLLLLLLLLLL of a pull. And trust me, because I was addicted to them too. Also I consider myself pretty smart lol.

+rep though because I like the rest of your post a lot, and I can relate a lot.