whoblowsthere

HOW THE FUCK DO PEOPLE DO THIS??!

That's in his stand up too. Damn.

Recovering opiate addict here.

Regarding 1 - zero past trauma in my life. The fact is, opiates just feel good. But deeper down I was emotionally stunted, and that was a big reason it spiraled. That’s how I coped.

I was in a fraternity in college, and I know a ton of people who binge drank like there’s no tomorrow on a regular basis. Of them, none are alcoholics today.

Of the 8 or so I used opiates with: 1 is dead, 1 is still active and has struggles with it, 4 are sober and turned things around, and the other 2-3 just never had issues. That’s a batting average of over .500.

Opiates are a monster.

That was exaggeration but who I do remain close with is around 15-20. All are grown up adults, married, and don’t drink often if at all. That obsession isn’t there. I’m not aware of any in the larger circle but sure I suppose there could be a couple with serious issues, I don’t know.

The point is - I know substantially more people who have been exposed to alcohol - and plenty of it. The rate at which people who develop issues after exposure to opiates is far far higher.