Alone and High

Published: Oct. 28, 2019, 7:47 a.m.

Mike\u2019s first experience with drinking as a teenager left him wanting more of those warm feelings, despite being made the target if public humiliation after passing out.\xa0 The booze let to drugs, including cocaine and drug-fueled road trips with friends.\xa0 But after turning 18, Mike learned he could get the cocaine on his own and not needing anyone\u2019s help.\xa0 This began a dark period of being alone and high.