simply complying with a social norm

good take on the condition; it's not JUST drugs, but anything that prevents you from living life in joy

and my answer, which also applies to the other big question, is that you have to live as best as you can NOW as far as joy and purpose; so in reference to the question of your friend living under these conditions, yes, you tell them, but you don't ruin your friendship over it. bring it up, they will resist (of course), then back off and let them make their own decision

Very nice post