Kids...you're lookin at a dead man. I should not be in front of you today. Drugs and alcohol have ruined my life.'...'Me and my friends would go home every day afer school and smoke marijuana. Can you kids say marijuana?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A former addict reflects on his past struggles and warns others.
- In plain terms
- Drugs and alcohol almost killed me, so be careful.
- What can you take from it?
- Substance abuse can destroy your life and future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lessons did your struggles teach you?
- How can we better support those with addiction?
Another view
The blunt language might not suit all educational settings.
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