I am completely serious about this:
Given his penchant for reckless and self-destructive behavior, Chuck C may be headed for a real tragedy.
Charles C. Johnson, if you’re reading this (and I think you might be) stop this downward spiral right now and get help. It may be easier than you think. There may even be a good story in it once you have made some progress. There is no shame in it, none. You are a young man with potentially a bright future. Don’t waste it.