I'm a recovering opiate/cocaine addict, 9 months clean. I have never been one to drink much, just the occasional beer or mixed drink, never at home, always while out. I could count on one hand how many time I've actually been drunk.
With that being said, I do know that each time I have had a drink, it's always lead me to use coke.
I choose not to drink any alcohol because I'm afraid of making a habit of it. Plus, I grew up in a chaos...an alcoholic home, both parents. I'm not willing to risk it, and neither should your friend.
Penny