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This study suggests the following:
The shared experience of using drugs can create a unique bond and sense of comfort; one participant states, "I like doing it with you. I like can’t with other people it’s not the same" and "I’m comfortable. Not just that I feel safe with you" The other agrees, "You’re the only one i do this with lol" This suggests that substance use can paradoxically foster a sense of intimacy and exclusivity, even while being destructive.
The centrality of drug use raises questions about the nature of their connection: "I was wondering like.. would we still be friends if it wasn’t for white? I mean obviously we would. But like do we only hang out because of that" This suggests a dependency of the relationship itself on the substance use.
How Cocaine Impacts Relationships | FL" states that cocaine addiction places "tremendous strain on all areas of your life" and can "drain you of valuable resources" It explicitly notes that romantic partners may feel neglected and resentful as the drug is prioritized, potentially leading to decisions like infidelity.
Both the shared substance use and discussions on opposite-gender friendships underscore the critical role of trust and the damaging nature of secrecy and dishonesty.
The participants frequently discuss keeping their drug use a secret from family, church members, and partners. One states, "We can’t tell a lot of people what we do y’know? A lot of them won’t understand either. Prolly judge us before telling us they care"
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