You are Stronger Than a Substance!

You didn't really need me to tell you this, but a little emphasis never hurts, right? Or does it? Does saying drugs are bad and evil therefore make people more curious about them? I think curiosity certainly contributes to the mass consumption of drugs, but it's not the main reason people do drugs. People do drugs because it makes them feel good, and they will do anything to continue feeling good, even if it's artificial, and even at the cost of their health.

Ed Sheeran sings in his song U.N.I., "I don't drink like everybody else, I do it to forget things about myself." Heh, depends on what you want to forget about yourself, Ed. I'm assuming you want to forget the things about yourself that you're not proud of, and if you do, then that makes you feel good, correct? If that's the case, then you drink just like all the other addicts out there.

If you channel surf your TV, you'll find that more than half the TV shows are about or at least mention drugs. Today, I watched "Heroin Nation" and "Meth Nation", and then I watched "Breaking Bad" on Netflix. "Breaking Bad" sort of makes me laugh because the guy is just taking advantage of other people's weakness.

Drugs can show you just how weak a person is. If a person can't overcome an addiction, then they're weaker than a thing that is not even alive. True, I haven't experienced addiction so I can't really talk, and in a way, I do rely on (legal) drugs to keep me alive. I rely on drugs for a physical need though, not a spiritual one. An addiction is very physical (mostly spiritual), but the addict can live without it, and they brought this monster upon themselves.

Even the best people are brought to their knees by drugs, but the better people can get back up on their feet. Even better people ask for help. Drugs are formidable foes, but they can be beaten every time if you're strong enough. If you want to feel good and be happy, improve your own life instead of turning to substances and digging yourself an early grave.

Jeez, the things you think/rant about after a family vacation. O.o Next blog post will be less preachish, promise. I'm hoping to see Stephen Chbosky, the author of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" speak at the Santa Barbara Writers' Conference on June 8th! Stay tuned!