Lots of substances cause depression, loss of motivation, and lead to mental health issues. A large percentage of the population enjoys and venerates the activi

Lots of substances cause depression, loss of motivation, and lead to mental health issues. A large percentage of the population enjoys and venerates the activity. Not everyone is a type-A overachiever. Not everyone is a Puritan who treats their body as a temple. Some artistic folks thrive on it. I think it's okay to let people do what they want with their limited time here, but I also think it's okay to call out the potential consequences. We shouldn't be nannies, but we also shouldn't embrace irresponsibility. I'm something of a prude when it comes to myself, but I don't think I'm better than people who drink or do drugs. Sometimes it's not bad at all, sometimes it's devastating. But so are some academic and professional careers. Circumstance, genetics, situation, and volume all play a role. We really have no place intervening unless it has gotten out of control and damaged their lives.