I can see what you mean about getting into a crowd and following where it takes you. That is not something that you can pin on your family. I suppose it could happen to anyone, regardless of their family.

It's amazing what went on in those clubs. I've never been exposed to an environment where I could quickly and easily access hard core drugs. Had I been given that exposure, there are times when, under the stress of severe depression/anxiety, that I might have tried anything. Instead, I only used alcohol because that's all that was around me. Luckily for me, excess drinking always made me terribly sick.

Sorry you lost what sounds like a really good relationship.