Cocaine Took My Friends
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Cocaine Took My Friends
Summary:
This is a true story of how I lost my best friends to cocaine addiction.---
A Warning Against Cocaine
The first time my two best friends tried cocaine, I was there. They wanted me to join them, but I refused, choosing instead to observe their reactions to the drug's so-called "euphoric" effects. The next weekend came, and the same situation arose; I watched once more, noticing how eager they were to indulge again. Their anxiousness was unsettling, almost as if an invisible force was driving them to seek the drug. Although they insisted they were in control, it was clear that they weren’t.
As weeks went by, their nights out started earlier and ended later. I noticed how much money they spent on cocaine and how their alcohol consumption increased alongside it?"it was becoming a habit. I tried to talk to them, but my concerns were met with fierce denial. "I am in control!" they insisted. Yet, from the outside, it was apparent they were losing control rapidly.
Their desire for cocaine was like a child's craving for candy?"they just couldn’t wait to get it. The promise of using "only on weekends" quickly disappeared, and soon, weeknight binges became the norm. When I tried to reason with them about their addiction, they dismissed my concerns, claiming I had no understanding of their situation. Ironically, I was not the one wasting money and brain cells. It was sad to see fun social times dissolve into me waiting in the car while they bought drugs. Their priorities had shifted entirely; they transformed from intelligent, responsible people into individuals obsessed with their next high. My ability to help them was beyond reach.
Over 18 months, one of my friends spent every dime on cocaine. He sold his possessions, losing relationships and hobbies along the way. No more mountain bikes or race cars?"just dark rooms and days of sleep following nights of cocaine and alcohol binges. Despite hitting rock bottom, he found hope in a new relationship and now has a family. Though he doesn’t use cocaine anymore, the craving still haunts him, like a bad dream.
My other friend, a third-degree black belt and my gym partner for a decade, disappeared from the gym and his dojo. He lied to family and friends, squandered money, and lost his relationship and self-respect. One day, he called me in tears, admitting, "I need help." After that, he distanced himself from everyone, including me. We haven’t spoken in five years. I hope he found peace, but our friendship seems lost forever.
I share this story as a warning to anyone considering cocaine. The belief "I can control it" is far from the truth. Cocaine destroys relationships, jobs, and lives. Don’t be misled by those who say otherwise. Cocaine is a powerful and dangerous drug. Save yourself from the nightmare my friends experienced by simply saying 'No!'
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