Find a better way to pass time than drinking or doing drugs. While alcohol and drugs can be exciting, boredom is a great indication than you have room for more productivity in your life. If you don't drink, don't start it simply as a way to socialize, even if drinking is apparently your only ticket to spending time with someone you admire; this sentiment goes tenfold for doing drugs. There are countless healthy ways to share space with people. Alcohol and drugs become bad habits that can easily stretch into your midlife and waste a lot of your time, health and resources.