Drugs R bad LOL!

[Booze Zombie]

Drugs are pretty harmless, what is harmful is allowing them to be your one focus.
See, there are people who hold down a 9 to 5 job and inject heroin on weekends and there are people who can't even remember what planet they're on.

I'm of the opinion that all drugs, even the most dangerous, should be legalised and regulated... so I might have a bias.

 

[Kapol]

There are some drugs I've wanted to try, but I've never been willing to break the law for them. And I refuse to use any drug that is addictive, as I don't want to end up a junkie of some sort. So that means... I haven't tried any drug with the express intent to get high or some other sort of altered mental state (of course I've used drugs such as asprin and other medical ones, but not with any sort of effect like cigerettes or alcohol). Of course, that's mainly because the big drugs (alcohol and tabacco) have had a negitive effect on my life and I don't feel like giving money to the people who caused those things. Illegal drugs, while some look sort of interesting, aren't worth breaking the law over or having some of the effects to the brain occur. That's my opinion on it at least.

I don't because I don't feel like paying for something that's harmful but'll make me feel nice for an hour or two.

So then you don't buy junk food, such as candy or chips? Because those don't last long (as long as it takes to eat it) and builds up fat and other negitive things inside your body. Not to mention that caffine is a drug that I assume the majority of people are addicted to.

 

[Kpt._Rob]

Why I started doing drugs is a different discussion from why I continue to do drugs.

Why I started is pretty simple, I have always had a love of psychology, attempting to see how my mind works. A friend of mine, who is in training to be a neuroscientist, convinced me that I should try it because it would change the way I think. It has been said that in seeking to understand something, sometimes the best way is to see how it works when seriously altered, so I smoked weed because I wanted to see the change it would create in my perception of the world.

Why do I continue? A number of reasons, some good, some bad. It's one of the most enjoyable activities I can think of, and it makes most other activities enjoyable as well. If you approach it outside of the context of partying and just having a good time, especially with more powerful psychedelics, it can force you to address things you didn't want to address even though you really need to, to see your own life and its context to the world differently, and can be used to make profound life changes. There is an extent to which I feel like it can spiritually connect me, much in the same way that I feel spiritually connected when I practice deep meditation. There are some bad reasons too, I do sometimes use lighter drugs to run away, to either sedate or abstract my problems so as to not have to deal with them for a while. I know that's not good for me, but it could hardly be more human.

The health issues are a concern, certainly, but I consider it within the context of the alchemical psychology movement, that is an equivalent exchange. A trade of something later (some of my life) for something now (a rewarding experience). Sometimes I feel like I get a fair or even great deal in this equation, and sometimes I feel like what I got was not ultimately worth it.

Drugs are like just about anything else, there's some good, and there's some bad. We all make decisions every day, and for those of us willing to look beyond the stigma and the massive campaign of misinformation, we make serious decisions, sometimes good, sometimes bad, related to powerful mind altering chemicals.

 

[Eumersian]

Why I started doing drugs is a different discussion from why I continue to do drugs.

Why I started is pretty simple, I have always had a love of psychology, attempting to see how my mind works. A friend of mine, who is in training to be a neuroscientist, convinced me that I should try it because it would change the way I think. It has been said that in seeking to understand something, sometimes the best way is to see how it works when seriously altered, so I smoked weed because I wanted to see the change it would create in my perception of the world.

Why do I continue? A number of reasons, some good, some bad. It's one of the most enjoyable activities I can think of, and it makes most other activities enjoyable as well. If you approach it outside of the context of partying and just having a good time, especially with more powerful psychedelics, it can force you to address things you didn't want to address, to see your own life and its context to the world differently, and can be used to make profound life changes. There is an extent to which I feel like it can spiritually connect me, much in the same way that I feel spiritually connected when I practice deep meditation. There are some bad reasons too, I do sometimes use lighter drugs to run away, to either sedate or abstract my problems so as to not have to deal with them for a while. I know that's not good for me, but it could hardly be more human.

The health issues are a concern, certainly, but I consider it within the context of the alchemical psychology movement, that is an equivalent exchange. A trade of something later (some of my life) for something now (a rewarding experience). Sometimes I feel like I get a fair or even great deal in this equation, and sometimes I feel like what I got was not ultimately worth it.

Drugs are like just about anything else, there's some good, and there's some bad. We all make decisions every day, and for those of us willing to look beyond the stigma and the massive campaign of misinformation, we make serious decisions, sometimes good, sometimes bad, related to powerful mind altering chemicals.

This is possibly the most insightful post so far?

 

[xmbts]

Too expensive, and I've seen weed really mess up someones life. NOTE: It was because the person had an addictive personality and eventually was spending everything they made on more of the stuff and couldn't deal with not being stoned for 5 minutes.

Still I feel like there's just as big a risk in drinking and I'm aware that me not liking it isn't going to stop everyone and their grandmother from smoking it, just don't blow it in my face and we're all good.

 

[Blue_vision]

I don't do drugs becuase I don't see the beneficial side in wasting lots of money on something as worthless as weed or something. But I know many people who waste all their paychecks on drugs so they can get 'west'. I have nothing against people smoking/doing drugs, but I seriously believe that its a waste.

I'll kind of agree. Once in a while, drugs are okay, just like video games or fancy restaurants are okay in moderation. But if you're to the point that you get all your kicks from smoking weed or doing m (or drinking or smoking cigarettes,) then it just goes into the realm of stupidity.

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

Meh, I've smoked ciggarettes, didn't do anything for me. Just smelled like shit for the next day or so. Never tried weed, all I know about it is that my friends that DO smoke it are really annoying when high. And one of them sells his Ritalin (he has ADD, and you can tell when he's off his meds) for weed, which is....not good.

 

[ChaoticKraus]

I took sleeping pills for a while, which was calming (shockingly). But that was due to sleeping issues, the only other use they really have is as anti-depressants which i thankfully don't need.

I drink alcohol occasionally, mostly because the buzz is pleasant. Might try weed some time in the future, not sure really.

 

[Jasper Jeffs]

I've smoked weed occasionally, not really any more however. I like the feeling, the same goes for alcohol. It's just fun, so fuck it. I started just outta curiosity, everyone else was anyway, I didn't think it was too big a deal, so I tried it and liked it. I did take cocaine once, I was wasted anyway and I don't really remember how much I took, I woke up cold as hell, sweating with huge headache and I could hardly open my eyes. I don't think I'll be doing that again.

As for my view on them, I don't care if people take them, it's their choice and their body. Sometimes fun can be had by damaging yourself.

I don't do any now however, never really found it addictive to, it was just fun, I just drink now when I go out.

 

[Togs]

The reason why I take drug for the 1st time is always curosity- I hear stuff about this or that and after awhile and some researching I try it for myself.
There are however some provisos- for example last year there was a massive methadrone craze which I would of joined if not for hearing all the crap about it- namely the acute bruxism it causes and what the hangover feels like.

Most of the drugs I have tried I have only tried once and feel no desire to try again- the only one I continue to do is weed, as not only is highly enjoyable but I feel it has enriched my life- I am a calmer, happier and better adjusted human being because if it.

EDIT= Oh and to sum my opnion on drugs in general, the following quote says it better then I ever could-

"Treat drugs with respect, moderation and common sense, for most of the time they are stronger thne you are" William Powell

 

[Phlakes]

I don't because I don't feel like paying for something that's harmful but'll make me feel nice for an hour or two.

So then you don't buy junk food, such as candy or chips? Because those don't last long (as long as it takes to eat it) and builds up fat and other negitive things inside your body.

But it's still food, which is necessary.

I guess you don't play games either then?

Well, they've bee proven to help with reflexes and critical thinking, so I think it's worth it. (Translation: I NEED MORE DIAMONDS IN MINECRAFT)

Basically, there's a thin line between the negative and the positive, and smoking is just barely on the negative side.

 

[Booze Zombie]

You good sir, ninja'd my post.

Almost to the letter.

I applaud and hate you. XD

Thank you kindly.

 

[Russian_Assassin]

I have only 2 reasons to use a substance like that:

1) First time, just for the experience.
2) I liked it the first time and want to do it again.

I never try an addictive drug more than once (except for nicotine, to which I have a psychological addiction and alcohol, for which I have a great love, since alcoholism is in my genes).

Have not tried H. and never will. At least not willingly. I am also afraid of the effects of Phencyclidine and therefore will not touch that either.

 

[Togs]

Basically, there's a thin line between the negative and the positive, and smoking is just barely on the negative side.

Speaking medically smoking is very "far to the negative"- small gain for very major loss

 

[Russian_Assassin]

the only drug I experimented with during highschool was Ether.

dear god, that was the most horrible thing I ever did.

I thought it was going to be something like what I saw in Fear and Loathing, something to do with my friends for a weekend.

never again......NEVER AGAIN.

Would you mind sharing the experience? Was the feeling just like the man described it, or was it far worse?

 

[Phlakes]

Basically, there's a thin line between the negative and the positive, and smoking is just barely on the negative side.

Speaking medically smoking is very "far to the negative"- small gain for very major loss

[sub]Shh... Don't tell them, they don't like it when you use the medical facts...[/sub]

But really. If you don't sugar-coat your opinion, someone will flame you. I've said that multiple times on here and always gotten someone going "Well that's just propaganda, smoking isn't that bad, I haven't had any negative effects, you're being controlled by the government," which I wanted to avoid this time. What I really meant was "There's no way in hell I'm wasting my money and health to feel nice and get addicted."