I am a heroin user. I do not have a drug problem
I can see addiction like unpaid debt.<p>Just like everyone may need a bank loan (which is totally socially acceptable), sometime you may need a happiness&#x2F;energy&#x2F;relief&#x2F;whatever loan.<p>The thing is, just like a money loan, you should be ready to pay your debt after. The day you think you can run away without paying, it&#x27;s where the trouble begin.<p>This is true even with alcohol: Go to a party, drink a few glasses. One or two more. Have fun. The day after you pay it with a little (or even big) hangover. Just drink a lot of water and you will be ok.<p>Obviously this is more difficult with some drugs. They are dangerous because they are more subtle, somehow you think you&#x27;re still in charge, until it&#x27;s too late and your debt is out of control.<p>Now, I&#x27;m aware that this is quite complex, but still I wonder how many people there are out there who can self-control themself and diligently keep their debt in order.<p>I guess, compared to &quot;meth-heads&quot; and other rock bottom abusers, they just don&#x27;t make the news. Plus they may want to avoid a lot of social rejection.