Quote Originally Posted by Tater View Post
Speaking as someone who grew up poor and lost his childhood best friend at 23 to drug use (organ failure - not intentional overdose). It's not always that easy. Life affords different people different opportunities. And no this is not a comment on our skin color. I had parents who went to State and stuck together through my dad's illness. He wasn't so lucky to have a full family unit and his situation made them dirt poor.

You really don't get the influences one has unless you walk that life. Peer pressure at a young age. The disease that is addiction.

Saying it's easy to "not do drugs" - that's such a main character ass take. Not everyone walks through life like you do. Have some empathy and listen to someone else's struggle. Be better.
I have been reading this board for a long time and decided to make an account a few months back but never posted. I can't say I agree with everything you post but man this is spot on. I've been down that road along with many of my friends and family members. I was able to kick the habit but so many of my friends and family are still struggling. Great people that will give you the shirt off their back but they fight a battle that no one can understand unless you have been there. Much respect for your view on this. Hail State!