Slim - WOOF. That is sad to hear. And unfortunately abuse of certain substances will only exacerbate that.
Quite frankly, as we all know, certain people are able to handle this line of work, and it depends even more so on who you work with and your clientele. Lack of discipline leads to no other choice but to work with an agency, and some agencies are more caring than others as we’ve all seen. And lack of empathy on their part, partnered with their own vices and psychological issues can lead to a sure and sudden spiral.