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> you should avoid getting addicted to alcohol or other substances

This is basically what I'm referring to. I had a lot of fun partying and I think it was a great way to network and to mature socially, However, I admit that I did have a couple scary moments in that I almost died from doing too much, or I realized I was addicted and had to go through a period of withdrawals.

Same & Agreed. Be aware of what you're doing, and make sure you can realistically be sober 10 out of every 14 days. Dependence/Addiction needs to be avoided at all costs.

Personally, the amount of substances I need to consume in order to enjoy a party is inversely proportional to the quality of the party. After some time it's easy to tell which ones make you happy and which ones just leave you dehydrated and feeling bad. I believe it's about a right mixture of good friends and unknown individuals that makes it tick.