Etoh now don't be adding facts to the one-off anecdotes here. Heads might explode
Yes, the plural of anecdote is not data
Lot to be said for the saying, "when your talking to druggies your talking to the drug, not the person", expand this to "when your talking to people on chemicals, your talking to the chemical" that also includes prescription drugs, alcohol, etc.
this does not exempt them from laws, excuse their behavior. "the drug made me do it" mentality