I'm unfortunately an addict and I missed my grandad's final weeks because I was too busy getting high.
This sounds like a cruel joke. Why would you choose to get high when your grandad is dying?
I suppose my addiction got the best of me.
Drug addiction is very serious. You had a responsibility to be with your family and it was irresponsible of you not to be there for your grandad.
You're not understanding... the drugs needed me
I think it's best to not personify the drugs like that, because they are not human like you and don't have needs. It's unhealthy to be this addicted to drugs you are missing out on life's important moments. How about you try going to rehab first?