Over the next four to six years of your undergraduate experience, there are some things your professors can teach you, and there are other things they cannot—like how to do drugs. That’s because drugs can ruin your life. But if you’re going to do them anyway, no matter what anyone says, well, there are a few things you should know.
The most important thing to remember about substances is that the less you use them, the better off you’ll be. Everything gets tedious when you do it too much, especially drugs, and the more frequently you use them, the more likely you are to develop a problem. You may think you’re invincible now, but—this is the most important lesson I could ever hope to impart—you ain’t special, kid. Addiction will sneak up, grab you by the back of the neck, and shake you until you are shivering and raw. It will easily derail this promising life of yours.
So with that in mind, don’t do drugs… often. Do them rarely. And the rest of the time, live a life that is full and busy and interesting enough so that you don’t need them.
