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“There may be a time in a person’s clubbing career when things get out of control. It's inevitable. For some it is more minor than others: they are late to work a few times, or take too much of a drug, get sick and don't bounce back quite as fast. But for others it's more serious.
“Each one of my friends has a story, a reason they stopped using, or slowed down. Some have reoccurring mental health issues, two are in jail, and several are broke. |
“My personal line was crossed last year. It was at the end of a weekend of intense drug use. I'd done it all; pills, speed, G, and more. I had hit rock bottom. I was broke and exhausted. My work ethic was waning, I turned up late frequently and no longer cared to push myself, I lived for the weekend. I knew which DJ was on when, I had tickets to all the festivals and raves, and drugs in my drawer at all times. I forgot all my old friends, had quit my hobbies. I had nothing, but thought I had it all.
“That weekend I lost it. I stayed locked in my room for a week, turned my phone off. I couldn't eat or sleep. I had to deal the harsh realisations of everything I had lost. It took a long time to rebuild everything, to start off I called old friends and we went shopping, or to the movies. I had to change my number - there were too many people tempting me out, telling me I was fine instead of supporting my choice to stop.
“I still go out occasionally now, but now I see it in a very different light.”
I WISH I’D KNOWN...
Although drugs can seem like fun, things can go horribly wrong. It is important to know who your friends are and how to seek help when you need it.
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