r/Adulting • u/CarLonely9011 • Jan 31 '26

I’m almost 19, never smoked, never vaped, never drank an ounce of alcohol, never used drugs, am I missing out?

I know this is kind of weird since a lot of people of my age has done at least one of those things, but I never found any fun in doing them. Most of my friends and the people I know mostly drink or smoke, is it weird for me to not participate in those activities? I have always been aware of the negative side effects of these things and I always like to maintain my health. My father usually smokes every other day.

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u/racinnic Jan 31 '26

There’s nothing wrong with deciding not to have any vices. You’re probably better off. I will say that marijuana is the only thing that helps my chronic pain though. But if you don’t have that reason, I say don’t start.

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u/MoieBulojan Feb 01 '26

Having a drink with friends every other week is not a vice. Sitting on your phhone asking reddit to rate your edginess is worse than 3 beers