My advice is: Get the fuck out of Alabama. Unless you play ball, aint nuthin good ever come of anyone from that cum-dumpster of a state.
Go to Vegas and don't bring nuthin but some t-shirts and jeans and a suit. Wear the suit to get yourself a job at Gold's selling memberships or doing PT until you're making enough money to rent your own place. Find yourself a nice gal - cocktail waittress from LA or UNLV pompom gal and get to know the town. Steer clear of the drug scene and socialclimb your way into one of the circles of power - Maloof, Fertitta, etc. Offer free PT to a wealthy inner circle person and network your way into upgrading GFs and marry a wealthy scion's daughter, get set up with a nice condo on the strip, vacay in Tahoe, and live the life.
Enjoy bru!