Personally, I believe drinking is something to be practiced in moderation and drugs can only be used under very specific circumstances. A lot of people my age (high school senior) drink in my town, but I don't participate. I've had alcohol before and partied, but not in my town. I think it's perfectly fine for college students to drink, but in high school if you're in a small town it's just not a good idea. So many kids have been caught by their parents throwing parties and it never ends well. As for drugs, I've only smoked pot but I'd be open to try more if I was under the right circumstances. Pot isn't so bad, but if you're taking something hardcore you gotta be with close friends or older siblings. Plus, you need to be with someone who's done the drugs before. And someone you trust has to have bought them.