So not true. If people didn't start using at an early age, they just might discover that they likely have the ability to cope with life. Most of us just don't want to "FEEL" it so much.

There are other ways to cope. There are 12 step groups and if that doesn't fit your moral aesthetic, there are other support groups working in somewhat the same way.

If you have a family member that is mentally ill, abusing alcohol, abusing drugs, or abusing YOU, there are groups to help you.

As a person learns to cope with bad situations, they get *better* at it, in part, as they realize all the crap in the world is not their responsibility!