I think a lot of us born in the early to mid 70’s were part of the rave scene of the late 80’s/ early 90’s.
I can’t think of many friends who didn’t dabble with Ecstasy, Speed or Acid.

One of the biggest mistakes I ever made was taking Acid...I’ve simply not not the mental constitution for it.
It was horrible but I’m lucky enough to have lived and learned even though the year after was a massive struggle with my Mental Health afterwards.
I should have known better than to do it in the first place even though friends of mine loved and advocated it.

A Heroin lifestyle seems to be a different choice, intentionally getting out of it rather than “upping” yourself to have fun.

Both are very very dangerous in their own ways as is alcohol.

We do make our own beds, but circumstances and poor choices are certainly a factor in how we do it and how well it is made.