<p>I need help with my application essay!</p>
<p>I know most people say DO NOT mention drugs/ addiction in application essays, but would it be okay if I mentioned it about another person? It's not a family member of anything, so it's not an obstacle I've overcome, its just something that happened that I was affected by.</p>
<p>I'm not sure if that makes sense, but any help would be great!</p>
<p>Be very careful about this. If it’s a story about somebody else, will you be telling a story that really isn’t yours to tell?</p>
<p>I also recommend being very careful about this. I especially don’t think you should be criticizing other people in your college essay. Also, avoid disclosing someone else’s personal information.</p>
<p>.when they say don’t talk about drugs they mean your own drug use, if any, particularly.</p>
<p>Are you talking about friends that won’t be identifiable?</p>