Why People Were Addicted To Drugs

When interviewing people, I received mixed reviews some similar some the same. It was interesting to hear why people drink and did drugs. When interviewing them, and asking questions no one ever did or agreed to doing anything but drinking and smoking or just skipping school and getting kicked out. It seems like they were open to answering my questions which was great to here. One thing that I noticed they mention they felt comfortable telling me but If I was an officer they would be hesitant even if we are friends.

When speaking with the first person they talked about how he used to be addicted to drugs and alcohol. Which surprised me because looking at him you would not be able to tell. When I asked him, what was the reason he did drugs he mentioned he became addicted to drugs and alcohol after his father that he was really close with passed away. Which drove him to depression and a downward spiral. A year later he became sober and clean then he was diagnosed with melanoma cancer and his stepfather he became close with died in a plant explosion and he was supposed to go to work with him that day but he said to stay at home today he didn't need to come in today. After hearing that news, he went into a downward spiral again which was said to hear about. I believe he became addicted to drugs and alcohol because he was unable to cope with the traumatic situations going on in his life. A few years later he became clean and sober he …show more content…
He gets a little nervous and to not be nervous he uses beer to keep him calm and loose. He uses enough to get him in the right space so he can be as funny as possible. It was an interesting explanation. I never heard that explanation before but I did hear many people say I use alcohol to loosen me up. I believe drinking makes them do things they usually wouldn't do it without alcohol. It gives them the courage they wouldn't