There are many, many, many factors as to why people drink and use/abuse drugs (there's a difference there). Some genetic, some psychological, some environmental. Saying that they're "weak in soul"
is a cop out. Much more going on there, not to mention the whole pathology of addiction in general.
There are a few different schools of thoughts on drugs, too. In the 60's, many people veiwed drugs as a way to open their minds to new ideas. Plus, "drugs" is a pretty generic term to describe something that's incredibly varied. Cigarettes are pretty benign, except for the health hazards, but highly addictive. Marijuana is somewhat psychotropic, but again, pretty benign. Somewhat addicting, depending on the person. Alchohol is also somewhat addicting, but far from benign, when abused. However, many people are very responsible drinkers. LSD - not very addictive compared to smokes or heroin. But what a different high. Pills - eh, they run the gamut. Some weak and mild, almost harmless, some wicked. Heroin, coke, crack, meth... these drugs are alot harder, esepcially the opiates like heroin, and medical derivatives like morphine and oxyconton, and very, very addictive. Plus, they can cause hell on earth.
There's a lot to "drugs", and blanket statements don't really do the issue justice. Just consider our drug policy here in the US, and what a
terrific success that is.
Personally, I do not do drugs period. And I drink only in moderation, barring the annual bender.
