What a great piece of prose, Sam.
Absolutely some people are pre-disposed to certain things and I don't know or want to comment on those genetics but alcoholism is so prevalant among Native Americans. I don't know if this is biology or dealing with the subjugation of a people who were once so strong.
A night for you...ugh, I can't imagine.
Working where I work, I see the gamut of some messed up in one way or another people. But they're not drunk, usually.
Well, I have had students who reeked of weed, and the occasional drunkish one, but this isn't the norm.
However, we did have a student sit right there talking to a representative, and said student peed in the chair and then just left like nothing happened. This happened this week. I said if she comes back and asks a question (like, have I turned in all my paperwork?) whoever is helping her should simply reply "Depends."
Thanks for this post. Sheesh, you deal with some crazy stuff. And I understand the sadness.
Hang in there!