At first, it feels like fun. A few drinks to loosen up. A joint to take the edge off. A line to keep the night going. A pill to wind down. For many, recreational use of alcohol and substances starts as a way to escape stress, feel good, or simply fit in. It’s social. It’s casual. It feels controlled. But what happens when the party doesn’t end, when that “once in a while” becomes every weekend… or every day?
Posted in June 2025