You're the only reason that I remain unfrozen ~Muse
This line is, of course, talking about whiskey. Not my words, but applicable.
Alcohol abuse is abuse when you are abusing the alcohol at very inappropriate times.
Doing things you should be doing sober should be done whilst sober.
Drive your car, go to work, bathe your kids... sober.
Go ahead, get high, have a drink, do a line, smoke a fag, take some pills... on your own time.
"But there are laws." you say.
Yes, there are also ostrich farms. Point is: Who cares?
Too scared? Don't be silly. There's no reason to fear an ostrich!
Go use that brain thing you've got (or Google) and find something you aren't scared of.
Remember, crack is not for everyone!
There are more types intoxicants in the world than types of ostriches.
Ostriches however, will not get you high.
Find what gets you and get it.
Don't live your life in miserable non-indulgence because you think there is "something wrong" indulging.
And, don't try to make others as miserable as yourself.
Nobody likes people who do that; including ostrich farmers.
If anyone respects your right to be self denying, respect their right to inebriate themselves.
And check your medicine cabinet.