lethelebensmude:

cenkrett:

Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs can be very dangerous, but that doesn’t mean it’s always the wrong decision.  If used carefully and in moderation, sometimes it’s exactly what’s needed to take the edge off of a potentially disastrous situation.  For some people it’s the only option, and the alternatives may well be much worse.  It’s not realistic to treat it like a universally terrible thing.  It’s a tool like any other tool, albeit a hazardous one.  It has increased potential for harm, but in the right circumstances it can be a huge help.

see: how to narrowly avoid suicide as a lifelong career