Wow. What a day to be stuck in the lab! But, it seems that the others are telling you everything I would, anyway!
I would add, drop your "friend" like a hot potato, too. He's another connection to that "lifestyle", it's not good for you.
I agree with the getting out sooner than later, I think I said that before, as well. There's never a good time, but there is a necessary time. And I think you've hit it.
I think our observations that you are confident will really start to show as you get out from under his thumb. The sooner the better, in my opinion.
