not drinking or smoking..
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this_portrait
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I don't smoke and never will. As for drinking, I rarely do it, and when I do, it's in the privacy and comfort of my own home. My reasons for not drinking socially are 1) I like to be 100% alert when I'm out in public or around others, 2) if I'm going to get high (which is what drinking does to me), I don't want others spoiling it, and 3) I don't drink to get drunk; I drink for taste.
In a way, even though I DO drink, my way of going about it is also probably a killjoy. Oh well.
In a way, even though I DO drink, my way of going about it is also probably a killjoy. Oh well.
MikeyC
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I don't mind a few drinks. However, over the last year or so, my enjoyment of drinking has declined a great deal and I now no longer feel the need to drink to have a good time, unlike when I was younger and thought getting wasted was awesome.
One event did this to me. I was invited to a friend's 40th birthday. Many people there and I was drinking bourbon like it was nobody's business. By the end of the night I was so drunk I could barely stand and I threw up while someone was taking me home (thankfully they had the foresight to take a bucket!). I can't remember giving him directions to my place. When we got home, I apparently vomited for 40 minutes yelling obscenities to nobody, none of which I recall. I ended up with a huge hangover and I was sick for a week. I've been drunk countless times since, but that was the turning point for me to never drink heavily again.
I'm also a non-smoker, raised by two parents who smoke. I hate the sight and smell of them. Will never touch them for the health side and the financial side.
One event did this to me. I was invited to a friend's 40th birthday. Many people there and I was drinking bourbon like it was nobody's business. By the end of the night I was so drunk I could barely stand and I threw up while someone was taking me home (thankfully they had the foresight to take a bucket!). I can't remember giving him directions to my place. When we got home, I apparently vomited for 40 minutes yelling obscenities to nobody, none of which I recall. I ended up with a huge hangover and I was sick for a week. I've been drunk countless times since, but that was the turning point for me to never drink heavily again.
I'm also a non-smoker, raised by two parents who smoke. I hate the sight and smell of them. Will never touch them for the health side and the financial side.
fitftw
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You're entitled to your opinion. It's a little strange to hate people who smoke pot though.
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Shawnzie
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I feel you. I had a decent amount of friends from back in middle school (when my SA wasn't quite as bad, and I made friends easier) And I've had to choose not to hang around them, because they just can't seem to be chill and hang out. They're always smoking pot, getting drunk, starting fights, going to jail, and being generally stupid. I'll be 21 in a few months, and all my friends (the majority are 20 or younger) think it's crazy that I don't drink. Not to mention I've never smoked *ahem* any 'illegal substances'. They can't believe I've never even tried it.
Shawnzie
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I feel the same way. Sometimes I just get pissed off, and I don't even know why. All my friends that do it say that they're just "trying to have a good time" But they act like idiots when they're high. Get your **** together dudes, you're making fools of yourselves.
Kneesocks
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I guess we'd better not associate then
Was it even necessary to say that?
Kneesocks
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Its awesome to find someone like me. :3
I'm glad we have the same opinion, its completely unnecessary to need to do drugs to have a "good time"
Shawnzie
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I've had some of my closest friends go in and out of rehab, because of it. I don't think my friends could possibly realize how much it affects me. Not to mention I've had 2 friends in abusive relationships with guys, and if it wasn't for their drug use, they most likely wouldn't be with those guys. I've just had nothing but bad experiences with drugs from the get-go. My brother started drugs when he was around 14, and that just adds wood to the fire. I'm also glad to meet someone like-minded. It's hard to find friends that agree with me. 
MrJones
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I used to drink, but not too much and now I don't.
I never smoked.
I don't really care about what other people does, if they can control it, it's their life and they can do whatever they want. But when it becomes a serious problem it's different. I can't stand there witnessing like someone who I care about is suffering.
I never smoked.
I don't really care about what other people does, if they can control it, it's their life and they can do whatever they want. But when it becomes a serious problem it's different. I can't stand there witnessing like someone who I care about is suffering.
Kiwong
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I don't drink or smoke. I really don't enjoy alcohol much.
Pot smokers don't worry me much. I've had the opportunity, been offered to try, but have politely declined.
I've also been offered legal drugs such as anti depressants, but have declined them too, not so politely.
Pot smokers don't worry me much. I've had the opportunity, been offered to try, but have politely declined.
I've also been offered legal drugs such as anti depressants, but have declined them too, not so politely.
Dj SL
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Seeing people drinking or smoking is not a problem for you. The problem is if you become alcoholic or smoker.
Because some people like to drink or smoke, it's not a problem for you. It's their problems.
I used to smoke a whole pack of cigarettes for 3 years. One week ago, I had an asthma attack (I couldn't breathe at all) My sister called an ambulance, I was in the hospital for 3 hours. Now, I have to take medications, and inhale oxigen. Doctors said this: You have to quit smoking, and you have to take medications; also inhale that oxigen thing for 1 or 2 months.
If I continue smoking, I'll damage more my lungs, and I could suffer from asthma for the rest of my life or my lungs could stop working, and I could die.
I think God told me to quit smoking.
Smoking or alcohol abuse is something stupid.
Because some people like to drink or smoke, it's not a problem for you. It's their problems.
I used to smoke a whole pack of cigarettes for 3 years. One week ago, I had an asthma attack (I couldn't breathe at all) My sister called an ambulance, I was in the hospital for 3 hours. Now, I have to take medications, and inhale oxigen. Doctors said this: You have to quit smoking, and you have to take medications; also inhale that oxigen thing for 1 or 2 months.
If I continue smoking, I'll damage more my lungs, and I could suffer from asthma for the rest of my life or my lungs could stop working, and I could die.
I think God told me to quit smoking.
Smoking or alcohol abuse is something stupid.
Dj SL
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This is due to alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant.
MikeyC
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Yeah, I know. I'm less worried about its qualities, but more worried about how I feel the next day and remembering how stupid I act when on it. And the vomiting...oh, how I hate the vomiting!
Tardsman1975
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I don't like to drink, smoke pot or do drugs and it's been a major social stumbling block for me. I really truly wish I liked to do those things but I just don't. It makes me feel like a freak.
da_illest101
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I don't like drinking but I drink a bit at my cuz wedding, but that's it. you'll never see my go buy alcohol whatsoever.
I don't hate smoking, despise it. it's one of my ultimate turn off
I don't hate smoking, despise it. it's one of my ultimate turn off