What is it with people and drugs?

[Buzz]

Brent, we've all heard the rich and famous whining about how hard it is to be loaded with money and adored by thousands as an excuse for drug abuse and other bad habits. I don't want to buy it, though. What about the non-celebrity types like the ones we all grew up with? They want to be excused because of how tough it is not to be rich and famous.

In spite of all the mainstream negative publicity about drugs, it seems like a large percentage of people wink and nod "Yeah yeah it's bad for you" but in reality acknowledge it as the thing to do. Sort of like knowing that having oral sex with your wife or girlfriend is against some archaic sodomy laws still on the books, but you know damn well you'll be doing it anyway.

It's simple, drugs make you feel good, and weak minded folks that don't have personal rules and convictions get involved.
To me, it's something that you just decide within yourself...will I or won't I?
It's like eating too much or eating just enough...all a personal choice.

Bill, I think you have it at least partially nailed. People find that it feels good for some reason to be dizzy and confused (or they derive pleasure from participating in something that's "in") and they don't have the will to set limits. The eating analogy is a very good one, although I know people with the discipline to train and stay in great shape yet they still abuse drugs. Michael Phelps comes to mind as an example.