Why don't you do drugs?
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Though I've no interest in doing drugs, I'm not against drugs, I actually hope that weed becomes legalized considering that it's mortality rate vs alcohol (if you don't know the stats google is your friend).
While I don't care to even try it I've seen that a LOT of people do it and legalizing it would also make it manufactured differently, with STANDARDS and less stuff being rolled into it or whatever it is they do with weed that I hear bad things about it.
While I don't care to even try it I've seen that a LOT of people do it and legalizing it would also make it manufactured differently, with STANDARDS and less stuff being rolled into it or whatever it is they do with weed that I hear bad things about it.
I don't want to use the hardcore drugs because then maybe my "normal life" will become pale in comparison, I've heard that ecstasy can have this effect.
Personally I just don't see the appeal of anything mind-altering by and large. I admit, if I got the chance to, say, do some weed or acid just once with no legal repercussions, I'd probably go ahead with it just out of an intellectual curiosity (only, though, were it not smoked weed- inhaling smoke is something I will never, ever do voluntarily). Personally, I can throw up enough thoughts to entertain myself, can find other routes of non-self generated occupation, and so on.
That and one of my personal pillars of belief is that one should experience the world for what it is, as is, with unclouded mind/judgment if at all possible.
And last bit, save weed/salvia, every recreational drug has some negative effect- addiction, health problems, etc (and weed has the health problem if you smoke it). And weed is, unfortunately, pretty illegal in most places here in the grand old freedom-restricting, historically anti-freedom United States (some places put people away for up to ten years for possession/use of weed. And they also put murderers away for ten years). Salvia is, in most places, becoming illegal. And as I have a mild paranoia of being caught, mixed with a much more substantial respect for the law in general (in theory, law exists to keep order, and I feel that the whole establishment of law must be respected- not just individual laws- to achieve that).
So basically, because I can feel good enough without the use of/need for drugs to not warrant them on that ground; I can entertain myself both with only my mind or with external things to an extent that ultimately that's all I need; one of my core beliefs is that the world should be viewed and experienced as is, learned and known as is, with no warp whatsoever of perspective; mild paranoia and more substantial respect for the law in general that prohibits drug usage (and as I'm under 21, that would include alcohol for me).
I generally don't care about other people doing drugs, though, so long as A) it has no bearing on me, B) they're not seriously hurting themselves as a result, C) they keep it to themselves, I.E. don't brag about it or do it around me or try to get me into it (admittedly probably unlikely on the last bit).
That and one of my personal pillars of belief is that one should experience the world for what it is, as is, with unclouded mind/judgment if at all possible.
And last bit, save weed/salvia, every recreational drug has some negative effect- addiction, health problems, etc (and weed has the health problem if you smoke it). And weed is, unfortunately, pretty illegal in most places here in the grand old freedom-restricting, historically anti-freedom United States (some places put people away for up to ten years for possession/use of weed. And they also put murderers away for ten years). Salvia is, in most places, becoming illegal. And as I have a mild paranoia of being caught, mixed with a much more substantial respect for the law in general (in theory, law exists to keep order, and I feel that the whole establishment of law must be respected- not just individual laws- to achieve that).
So basically, because I can feel good enough without the use of/need for drugs to not warrant them on that ground; I can entertain myself both with only my mind or with external things to an extent that ultimately that's all I need; one of my core beliefs is that the world should be viewed and experienced as is, learned and known as is, with no warp whatsoever of perspective; mild paranoia and more substantial respect for the law in general that prohibits drug usage (and as I'm under 21, that would include alcohol for me).
I generally don't care about other people doing drugs, though, so long as A) it has no bearing on me, B) they're not seriously hurting themselves as a result, C) they keep it to themselves, I.E. don't brag about it or do it around me or try to get me into it (admittedly probably unlikely on the last bit).
I agree, simply not taking drugs is not an achievement. I can see why people see it differently- it is resisting temptation. But that alone does not class as an achievement imho. I'm not proud of the fact I don't smoke. I just don't. It's just my lifestyle choice for the benefit of myself alone.dathwampeer said:
Because taking drugs damages your body (slowly but effectively), and well, in retrospect, parents raised their children up to not do drugs.
I'm an athlete. Smoke es no bueno. I do drink, but only occasionally.
As for any other drug, I have friends that have gotten really messed up because of drugs. One of them is actually at a rehab camp right now. I want nothing to do with any of that.
Everyone has their own sort of drug, or something in which they find unnatural exhilaration. For me it's doing work, so I suppose that's sort of my drug.
As for any other drug, I have friends that have gotten really messed up because of drugs. One of them is actually at a rehab camp right now. I want nothing to do with any of that.
Everyone has their own sort of drug, or something in which they find unnatural exhilaration. For me it's doing work, so I suppose that's sort of my drug.
Because I do not need to damage or destroy my body any further than I already have. I deal with enough media addictions, I do not need a drug based one to top it off. I also have an older brother that has potentially ruined his life thanks to various drug use. My family on both sides is filled with alcoholics and smokers that went too far.
If it is not necessary for me to survive on, then I will not smoke, drink, or ingest certain things. To blur the illusion people believe is reality with further illusions, is to only ignore and run away the issues plaguing our world today.
If it is not necessary for me to survive on, then I will not smoke, drink, or ingest certain things. To blur the illusion people believe is reality with further illusions, is to only ignore and run away the issues plaguing our world today.
Because I chose to live as a responsible adult with a little girl to take care of. I've nothing against those that do, I just ask that they do it away from me. I'm not interested in any trouble by association.
To each their own though, who am I to tell someone how to live their life?
To each their own though, who am I to tell someone how to live their life?
Personally, I have a philosophy of trying to keep as clear a mind as possible, on the grounds that making a critical mistake that I'm forced to live with the consequences with forever only takes an instant to occur. To these ends, I believe I am most on guard with an unaltered mind is a mind working at maximum efficiency as the creator or evolution intended.
Consequently, I find obfuscating that mind in the name of recreation to be a bit irresponsible, inviting a certain potential for disaster that could be avoided. At most, I might take a sip of something just to experience the taste of it, but I won't drink with an intent to reach an altered state of mind.
Friends who suggest I should try a drug to expand my mind get turned down on the grounds that I believe the mind is naturally already fully expanded and whatever is experienced in a drugged haze is little more than a malfunction. It does not wash well with me to put myself in such a vulnerable state.
Consequently, I find obfuscating that mind in the name of recreation to be a bit irresponsible, inviting a certain potential for disaster that could be avoided. At most, I might take a sip of something just to experience the taste of it, but I won't drink with an intent to reach an altered state of mind.
Friends who suggest I should try a drug to expand my mind get turned down on the grounds that I believe the mind is naturally already fully expanded and whatever is experienced in a drugged haze is little more than a malfunction. It does not wash well with me to put myself in such a vulnerable state.
Totally unrelated to your comments but I commend you for being so open-minded about being close-minded.PayJ567 said:
As for drugs, I've just never seen a reason to use them. I don't think they're the source of all evil, but I don't think I have any good reason to use them.
To be honest, I hate it when kids (like 10 year olds) say they won't do drugs. Kinda hypocritical because I said that. I've tried weed before, but getting high just makes me a twat, and booze is just stupidly annoying. I'm serious. I hate getting drunk.
But getting high is ok. Plus why the fuck is weed banned? Tobacco should be banned not weed! Weed is healthly when it's on it's own and of the medicinal kind.
But getting high is ok. Plus why the fuck is weed banned? Tobacco should be banned not weed! Weed is healthly when it's on it's own and of the medicinal kind.
im not addicted to anything. Arrrgh! MUST. KILL. NOW! Arrrrgh!
alright... the only thing i am addicted to is killing things in video games.
alright... the only thing i am addicted to is killing things in video games.
I don't smoke Ciggarettes because they provide nothing for you (except looking cool), don't do chew because it's disgusting, don't drink because my family has a problem with it, and don't smoke pot because I'm already really paranoid. And I never go out to sociable events where those things are distributed.
and I dont have any problems with anyone doing what they want.
and I dont have any problems with anyone doing what they want.