Sobriety and Individuality

People boast of individuality and what differentiates themselves from those around, 
but I still see most of them as carbon copies of one another. 
Society will have you believe that to be intoxicated (or with a desire to be) is to fit in. 
To fit in is to be important. 
At the same time, the youth of today seem to feel a need for escape. 
Whether it be through chemical use or other destructive behavior. 
They like feeling in control of some aspect of their lives even if it be a contribution to their own downfall. 
But most of all it's enjoyable to be able to break free from the great depression of their lives if it be for no more than just a few hours or so (however long one's "high" may last).