I meant the statement, not you. Just try to keep it to yourself. People may smile and congratulate, but in their subconcious, you planted a seed of "this guy's a drug fiend". Do not let it define your life, just move on. It was fun while it lasted and you learnt valuable lessons. Use those lessons. Saying what you did in the title still connects you with that culture and you will be judged by those outside of the culture.

If you fear the substance is bigger than you, that you do not have the strength to be it's master. Avoid. Some things are too good, I know. But be fucked if I let a substance rule me. I rule it.