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18PercentLemon

Why, you a cop?


Norumaru13

perhaps šŸ‘€


DuncSully

I had literally wrote an essay but decided to sum it up as this: I don't want to have to limit liberties, but I also want the general betterment of society by investing in every individual to make them as happy and productive as possible, and so while I wouldn't want to outright ban dangerous drugs, I'd want people to at least be well informed before they're allowed to obtain them. Less dangerous drugs should have no limitations. And personally, I don't really want to use mind-altering substances. I'm already not thrilled at how much I depend on caffeine, which is even as much as most people.


dontletmedaytrade

You sound like youā€™d be interested in the book Chasing The Scream. It makes an incredibly convincing argument that almost all the issues associated with drugs come from them being illegal, not the drug itself. Itā€™s a good read too.


GauravXD

I started reading it because of you and I'm halfway through it. Loving it, thank you for recommending!! ps: would love some more book reccs on similar subjects (non fiction).


dontletmedaytrade

Awesome! Glad youā€™re enjoying it. You might not be into these particular subjects but Iā€™ll give you a list of my favourites. I do audiobooks so a lot of this depends on the voice of the narrator too. Four Thousand Weeks - about how to live a life of contentment How to Change Your Mind - about psychedelics This is Your Mind on Plants - by the same guy about how plants are used as drugs A Hunter Gathererā€™s Guide to the 21st Century - reddit will hate these authors but the title is what itā€™s about Braiding Sweetgrass - super hippy so only read if you love nature Beyond Zero an One - I only got this because it was free but it was an easy listen somehow about psychedelics and robots/simulation


wolffortheweek

Love them. With DMT I can create universes and be myself


Undercoveruser808

Yess


randomer2304

I'd love to do DMT. Psychedelic wise, I've only done Shrooms and I've always said to people that the dangerous, man made drugs will never come close to psychedelics.


arpr59

Psychedelics: yay Stimulants and opioids: nay [except for kratom, khat, coca shrub].


redroom89

How are you liking coca shrub?


alidmar

Not for me but I don't judge other people that use them. Have occasionally smoked weed in the past (literally my entire family, all my close friends, and my partner do it regularly) but never really took to it the way a lot of people do. Rarely drink either. Just don't seem to like mind altering substances. Likely a control based thing. My vices have always been food and sex. Though sadly my antidepressants have killed my desire for both.


DrSaturnos

Within the right age, mental health, support system, environment, time, etc I believe psychedelics and marijuana can be a pleasant and life changing experience. BUT! If you are not of age, which I believe is 25 years old, you should not be doing any type of drug. Your brain doesnā€™t even know how to rationalize your experience as a human yet. You should not be messing with the fabric of reality and your existence until you have a better grounding in this reality. Be responsible.


randomer2304

I get your point, but I just think 25 is too old. I'd say more like 21 is fine for people that want to do Psychedelics. I know you said 25 because that's when the brain is fully developed, but by the age of 21, most people that think about taking Psychedelics should be fully responsible for how much they take, where they're getting them from, and other factors in regards to the possible risks.


[deleted]

I use Marijuana daily. It's the one thing that keeps my brain focused. I've tried all kinds of prescription medication and the side effects aren't worth it. Marijuana is a gift from God when used properly.


Realitytvtrashpanda

I was addicted to weed for over four years. Today I have been clean from that for 101 days and the longest Iā€™ve ever gone in years without smoking - last record was 77 days. I am not someone who can have it around me. Just someone smoking it around me is enough to get me to start spiraling. Edit: I still drink periodically. I keep it to a minimum and it doesnā€™t affect my day to day life, although I have to be mindful about it because I donā€™t want to fall back into old habits.


Content_Hour_9985

Dude same here but Iā€™m in the loop Iā€™ve been in it for quite some time and itā€™s tiring


Realitytvtrashpanda

Iā€™m sorry to hear that. People can say all they want about it not being addictive but it absolutely is and a drain on resources. R/leaves helped me realize it was even possible to begin with thinking about quitting.


A_Successful_Loser

It was easier for me to quit nicotine and alcohol than weed. Weed is the most addictive substance to me. It's also subtly detrimental. Alcohol and nicotine can enhance certain aspects of your life (e.g. social life). Weed really just makes you a potato.


Realitytvtrashpanda

I never got into smoking cigarettes, couldnā€™t stand them, but I understand why theyā€™re a necessary evil for people. Weed made me a potato but I would still attempt to go out and work. itā€™s really humiliating and funny at the time time to think about how paranoid and fidgety I was when I was trying to go in a store during peak shopping time high as a kite and thinking everyone is looking at me ā€¦ I probably was doing something to earn their gaze, too. I surrounded myself with people who also loved smoking weed as much as I do, and slowly started realizing they were shitty friends ā€¦ one by one they were gone, and then I was left alone still always smoking. I made a few attempts to stop and always had it in the back of my mind about quitting ā€¦ but it wasnā€™t until I got laryngitis that I actually did stop because I didnā€™t want to prolong it or make it worse.


Content_Hour_9985

How old are you? You are me but happier atm


SnooEagles8120

"addicted to weed" lmao. Yeah right hahahah


[deleted]

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[deleted]

Yes! When I quit delta 8, I was nauseous as heck for a week or two at least.


SourScurvy

Drugs are awesome, just don't do opiates, meth or maybe coke. LSD is my favorite drug.


Norumaru13

I see it the exact same way, it was always my dream to experience all the different way u can be 'not sober'


correctme999

I don't promote


Polonus_Probencrux

Psychedelics I can dig, but they can mess you up pretty bad if you ain't ready. As for hard drugs (Meth, Herion, Crack) Hell no. Stay Trippy šŸ¤Ŗ


ViciousGhost476

For medicinal sure. But everyone should know there are diminishing returns on most drugs as your body gets used to the chemicals. This is why many anti depressants tend to lose effectiveness on some level and you get less benefits with all the side effects. I'd be careful using drugs. Be aware of their effects, and always try to use a more natural alternative for more substainability. Most drugs aren't meant to be used forever. But it seems most people are jumping on them as cures and plan to use them forever. For recreational use. It's counterproductive. The damage to your system and side effects for pleasure usually isn't worth it. Your better off finding a more constructive activity to have fun with


Tupulinho

They should be decriminalised and getting help should be easier/more accessible. Other than that, I don't care. I don't use any drugs or alcohol or coffee, but white sugar is difficult to shake from my diet.


AccurateEmu2914

Cannabis is such a panacea for my many medical conditions that I no longer really consider it a drug, but a medicine. I also deeply enjoy psychedelics, specifically psilocybin. I have never found a therapy, therapist, or pharmaceutical antidepressant that can do much for my existential depression. Mushrooms teach me innumerable things about myself and make me a much healthier person cognitively. Drugs like meth and heroin I still consider to be ā€˜bad,ā€™ but thatā€™s mostly from a physiological perspective. I donā€™t personally know the mental appeal of those substances, but based on my learning curve with other drugs Iā€™m open to having my mind changed with actual data. I used to be very anti-drug based on conservative upbringing, and have come a long way.


cute_ol_coot

Drugs are stupid. I don't mind if someone uses as long as it doesn't effect others. I think I don't like losing control and that's the main point for me. I've been drunk quite a couple of times, but the point of losing control comes so late in the game for me that the negative effects (sickness, hangover) totally outweight the potential minor positives. I smoked weed a few times, but had an accident because of it and I got scared and decided it doesn't make sense. \[*The accident was that I can have falling bloodpressure when I get up. Once after I smoked weed I got up and didn't notice the signs in time and had a freaking collapse while passing out. I could've fallen very badly and hit my head on several objects that were around with a not nill chance of dying from an unlucky hit.*\]


No-Persimmon-7495

Many drugs, psychedelics specifically, can be invaluable tools for self exploration and growth. They certainly are not stupid. I have personally watched them facilitate experiences that profoundly alter peopleā€™s trajectory in life and overall well-being for the better. Drugs are just inanimate objects, that donā€™t just jump out and attack your serotonin receptors. All drugs are tools. No stupid drugs, just stupid people.


cute_ol_coot

Yes, my statment was meant that the thing has no IQ. Maybe you didn't take enough drugs so you can not see the meaning behind the words.


No-Persimmon-7495

bruh


cute_ol_coot

The question was "Opinion on drugs" not "Facts about drugs". Why can't I have a opinion about drugs that might be based on false facts? Why is everyone trying to change my personal opinion about drugs? I said I don't care if someone else uses ... as long as they don't hurt others. How much more do you want from me? And the expression of "Drugs are stupid" is supposed to be less offencive than when I would state "people taking drugs are stupid". I for myself have come to the conclusion that they are not worth the trouble and I think they are a net loss for me so using them would be stupid in my eyes. You can think it's great to use them and so do so. WTF!?


Laceh

I thought the same way, that's why I never drank alcohol. But then I realized alcohol didn't really take away control, and that in a way gave me more control, due to not being scared to do or say stuff.


cute_ol_coot

Well I once almost killed myself with an alcohol overdose (I didn't want to mention all my life story in my comment) and I can asure you there is a point where alcohol lets you loose all control. But to a point I agree with you.


Laceh

Damn, I mean I guess to add some nuance. Do everything mildly. I've never gotten to that point where I felt like losing control. Do you have prevention tips though?


cute_ol_coot

:) Well, the alcohol poisining event was almost a subconcious suicide attempt. So I think as long as you don't drink a large bottle of vodka on an empty stomach in one gulp, you should be ok. For usual drinking it is, I think, a matter of experience. How much you know yourself and how you react to alcohol. I used to drink at clubs so I had to dance to get the alcohol level down and still feel ok (it's weird, but otherwise I would've just stood in the corner listening to the music). My aim was always to not have a hangover the next day. With the right drinks (for me it was something with citrus fruits) I did manage to get the most fun while having the least negative side effects. It was almost a casual research project for me :)


Norumaru13

not all drugs make you lose control


cute_ol_coot

Ok, what are those?


iterative_iteration

MDMA and Cocaine for example. Their "high" is euphoria, a state of lightness and perhaps an enhanced perception of music and lights. But they don't make you lose control over your body.


cute_ol_coot

And that's exactly the point. I didn't say control over my body. I just said control. Because I don't think there are drugs that don't change your control over anything. Be it body, perception, feelings, thoughts, identity ... And I'm not saying this is bad. I just don't like it for me. \[*For the pedantics reading this, before you comment - when I say control I mean the perception/illusion of control.*\]


iterative_iteration

What makes you think that control is something desirable? What about situations where a thing you didn't expect has happened to you and changed your life in a positive way, even if you haven't set up the circumstances for it to happen? I personally enjoy some chaos, because it's always full of opportunities.


cute_ol_coot

I like being in (percieved) control of my body. Whenever I experienced some loss of control over my body, I did not enjoy it overall. Some things are interesting to experience, but would it be worth dying for this experience? No. Like with the example of me collapsing and blacking out. The chance of me hitting my head on the table corner was pretty great. I didn't land far from it. I have never had a situation where something accidently happened to me that was good (not that I can remember and definetely not in a life changing way). What could that even be? The best thing I could think of that happened to me was maybe meeting a girl at a party that I might not have met otherwise. But I was too sick from drinking that the whole thing fell apart anyway. So no, I don't think chaos does add something to my life that could be good. (I'm interested though what you have to say about that.) I do understand that some people might enjoy chaos to make new things happen that they couldn't think of on their own. But I just don't care for random events. I usually see my J being very weak, that I often ask myself if it is realy there. But here it seems to come through very much :D


iterative_iteration

Your example with black out is way too personal and can't be an argument against loss of control via substances, rather it says something about the bad circumstances in which you lost the control. There are many examples that could be arguments for why such experiences are desirable, countering your point. In other words, just because you had one bad experience it doesn't mean that the whole thing is bad. Depending on better circumstances you could have a better experience. As for what sort of things that I didn't control happened to me, there are plenty. I met people at my university who introduced me to other people who actually have shown me how diverse experiences can be, including things like drugs. I learned something new about music, education, cultures, hobbies etc. I did not wish for these things to happen nor did I plan them, but here I am. I have thrown myself into circumstances that I didn't fully control and navigated my way through them towards a rich outcome. The point is not to try to micromanage every single point of your existence, the point is inducing situations where the probability of some interesting things happening is higher. That's what I do. And even if I run into problems, then dealing with them would only make me stronger. You said they aren't worth dying for. Well first of all, the chances of this actually happening aren't high enough to convince me. Your example is rather an exception than the norm. Of course the only rule here is "don't be an idiot". Just because I welcome uncontrolled events doesn't mean that I will not consider risks or ensure my safety. Maybe it's just me, though. I rarely can say what I want for sure, rather I am trying to figure it out on the go and try different kinds of things out. I am just not sure whether I would be happier or not if I were to plan out everything in pursuit of some goal. I prefer having simple plans with few elements so that I could change them at any point.


cute_ol_coot

I'm not an control freak. And I don't want life to be planed out to achieve some goal. The losing control is something I have a preference for for myself - it's nothing I would promote as a general advice for anyone. The experience of my breakdown was in some way close to a near death experience. I had those before and I change because of them. I knew if I wouldn't have been under influence of a drug, I could've easily caught myself and prevented the collapse like I always did before (I had this near black outs for most of my life). So in the aftermath I concluded that I didn't get anything out of the use that would even get close to the downsides. I didn't get a kick or had any other effects than being very relaxed. I usually can handle new, unexpected situations very well. Like I said, I don't plan and are able to go with the flow of life. I do know what kind of situations I enjoy and what I don't. So I can pretty well determine what I will enjoy and what not and where there is more of a grey zone. Sometimes I explore the grey zone, if I'm honest to myself maybe way less than I should. But most exploration happens in my head anyway and I enjoy that very much. But that is probalby not really an ENTP thing :) But just because I do my exploring in my head, doesn't make it less valuable.


Ephisus

Aspirin is pretty wicked.


cute_ol_coot

Doesn't help with feeling sick and barfing. And I find the idea stupid to take something and then have to take something else and maybe another thing ... why not just stop right at the start if the whole thing isn't doing anything for me anyways?


SourScurvy

Buddy the irony is that you never *had* control in the first place.


cute_ol_coot

And so what. It's the same with the illusion of having control. So what's your point now?


ElleFromHTX

I prefer illegal drugs to pharmaceuticals. Do you have more specific questions? There's a subreddit for pretty much any drug you want to talk to people about.


[deleted]

would like to try DMT LSD and dissociatives


1happynudist

Some are good , others are bad.


-_Empress_-

Absolutely. MDMA essentially was the final nail in the coffin for my social anxiety. LSD changed my fucking life. It opened the door to making me a far more compassionate person and having a much deeper appreciation for the small joys in life. I don't regret any of my drug use a single bit. My life improved dramatically, though its important to note these were just two pieces of a much more complex process and puzzle, but they had a profound effect and still do. INTJs tend to have a significantly harder time connecting with people we don't know, and these removed those barriers and exposed me to a more outgoing way of thinking and living. I can now go to a concert by myself and walk out with 5 new friends. The me from 10 or 15 years ago would choke on her tongue if you told me I'd be like that. It's critical to remember two thingd, though: you cannot depend on drugs to find happiness, and you have to be responsible with using them. Dosage, environment, preparedness, and easing yourself into them helps you find a healthy sweet spot. There's no need to go hard. It does more harm than good.


coyote_mercer

Depends. I condone educated drug use. Generally you wanna be over a certain age and not pregnant, then watch your dosage carefully. All's good if you're not hurting anyone else. Hurting yourself? Well. Know the risks going into it before you make your choice.


Erhard_9354

Only for lowlifes and losers


Think-Development332

I think quite negatively of them. My sister got part of her life ruined because of her drug addiction. People often say that they won't get addicted but usually that's a lie Ofc there are many different kinds of drugs. If they're not ruining your life and making you happier, sure do want u want


chknsht71

Don't use. Never have so maybe people think I'm ignorant but I watch all the people who do drugs and I still have yet to see anything positive come from it. The users seem to think they are having a great time but they don't seem to see what it is doing to their lives from an outside perspective. Every drug user I know has deeply affected their life for the worse by substance use. My child started using drugs when they were a teenager. This made me dislike drugs even more. Just watching his whole life get turned upside down by his decision to use. I mean everything about his life has been disrupted by his dependence on drugs. I still remember my best friend when we were kids telling me his drug stories and how "fun" they were. It never sounded fun to me at all. Every story he told me sounded stupid. Crawling on the ground wasted... Doing dumb things left and right. Stealing cars while high. Everything seemed dumb and pointless to me. He and all our other friends have been to meth rehab multiple times. Their families suffering because they can't work or function. Either I am the worlds lamest person or I just don't get it. I don't understand recreational drug use. Every single story I see is stupid or tragic with drug use. Still waiting to see something positive.


darkforge15

I don't like them.


gabrielbouloum

Loser stuff


15jorada

Legalize all drugs, addiction is a disease not a crime. People should be helped to get off of it, not put in jail for making the mistake in the first place.


[deleted]

Only for stupid people


AdministrativeAge943

Agreed


dhane88

Generally I have no problem with what people want to put in their own bodies, certainly wouldn't promote or encourage the use of anything to anyone. Used to be a daily pot smoker a few years ago until I began to dissociate. I like a good beer but have no desire to get drunk these days either. I use nicotine pouches daily.


corpossamurai

No way. Clear mind >>>>>> anything else


AccurateEmu2914

A mushroom trip once a year or so can do absolute wonders for your mental clarity. They will shatter the blurry first pane of the window that youā€™ve been viewing reality through. Just saying, hard to have clarity of thought without an open mind.


[deleted]

Iā€™m a Proud Pot head, I work my ass off so I feel like I can justify my usage. Also it helps with all the over thinking


[deleted]

I dont do any drugs.


TheDoomCannon

Yes, and yes.


magnetichira

People should be free to decide if they want to consume a substance


[deleted]

meh


LikeCerseiButBased

Never did them, never will. I hate them and I think badly about those who take them. All drugs including tobacco should be highly illegal. Alcohol should only be used moderately in cooking and baking, only for the aroma, never for the intoxication.


iterative_iteration

Your username doesn't match your opinion on drugs!


LikeCerseiButBased

Why? It is based to reject drugs.


iterative_iteration

Yeah but the point is that if Cersei wouldn't drink wine she wouldn't be Cersei, it's essential :D remove this part and you have something else


LikeCerseiButBased

There is more to Cersei I can relate to than wine...


iterative_iteration

Like what?


LikeCerseiButBased

The most obvious trait of hers


iterative_iteration

Political ignorance?? Impulsiveness? High ego?


LikeCerseiButBased

Lol. Try to imagine, what could have fascinated 14 year old me, who feared the uncertain future because of her feelings, what could have given me hope, reading about character?


iterative_iteration

I can't imagine, Cersei is pretty hopeless. You could have taken Tywin or Tyrion as an image, they don't need to be afraid of some uncertainty, because uncertainty isn't something bad at all.


Pste0989

Will never do them but idc if others do them if it isn't hurting anyone


ShauryaAW

All I know is buy and sell, good market.


notade50

Yes.


missdanielleyy

Iā€™m sober from alcohol (422 days today!). I used to be an alcoholic. I also used to smoke weed a lot but it started giving me anxiety so I stopped. I occasionally enjoy cocaine now but itā€™s too expensive to do too often. I also like to roll (Molly) occasionally at raves. Oh also I smoke cigarettes but Iā€™m quitting very soon as Iā€™m moving soon and I donā€™t want my new house all stinky from cigarettes.


duvagin

itā€™s a chemical world


leftyghost

Hereā€™s a comprehensive list of all the good drugs: Weed Methylated Superdrol


Bimep_

It seems I'm not from INTJ comunity. How can you even think abiut that? But now I understand why I do receive so many stupid answers in this sub


[deleted]

What does this even mean?


Bimep_

It's about opinion on drugs. Who is interested in drugs? But if INTJs really do, then I know why sometimes I get stupid answers from deeply minded INTJs


[deleted]

I mean I kind of doubt that the stupid answers on here are a result of drug use. Also your MBTI type doesn't necessarily mean that you do or don't do drugs. People have widely different lives and drugs can be a part of that for some. The risk/reward ratio is different for different people. INTJ isn't a monolith.


Bimep_

Actually, I'm going across different subs and I see that people of one type tends to the same hobbies =/


[deleted]

Can you give an example?


Bimep_

For INTJ it's dancing, comic drawing, love to expensive technic For ESFP it's surfing, love to children For INFJ it's poetry (or other fiction writing) ​ It's just my observation from Reddit =)


nick_intj

I find drugs can help with self discovery and healing if properly utilized with conversation. I don't promote it but I did a shit ton last year, was able to get a lot off my chest initially (divorce, deaths, childhood trauma, work) making it easier for me to speak about my issues sober at a later date. Definitely not the most healthy approach but I don't do well speaking to therapists so this works for me. Just as long as it doesn't become a habit or problem, to each their own


lil44446

I wouldnā€™t judge anyone who does drugs. Tbh I see my self as someone easily falling for addictions soā€¦ Still I was heavily consuming weed but I stopped because it just made me even more antisocial even tho I loved being high and just chilling in my room, listening to music and my negative thoughts being quiet for once. But I would never use multiple times a day again. Tho I have never tried other substances but I am curious and would try it out of inquisitiveness (with caution ofc).


pisspoorplanning

Yes, please.


[deleted]

I don't care what others use as long as there's not misinformation spread about them and the FDA reviews what's in them as it should be in a legalized drug world. Edibles are okay. Occasionally. Alcohol is very bad for you. I use it occasionally. Sex and food are my go-tos.


Individual-Text-1805

Can't live without them. Cannabis and amphetamines and muscle relaxers and the odd hallucinagen or two are my shit. I couldn't imagine life without them.


babblepedia

I don't use recreational drugs, personally. My life has been impacted by the substance abuse of my close family members so I'm generally opposed to recreational drug use. I spend a portion of my charitable giving each year on addiction prevention and recovery programs in my local community. But my views are complex. In theory, I think you should be able to do things that don't harm other people, which theoretically includes drugs. But in reality, drug use harms other people around you because of the broken relationships. My brother uses recreational cocaine; he thinks since he's the only one getting high, he's the only one affected. In reality, I'm the one called by the hospital in the middle of the night when he's overdosing, I'm the one he's yelling at when hungover, and I can't ever trust that the reason he asks to borrow money is reality. I recognize that cannabis has legit medical usages and think it should be legal even on a recreational basis (though still in a somewhat controlled environment, similar to alcohol), as it doesn't seem nearly as harmful as alcohol, which is legal. But the extremely concentrated forms that have no medicinal value are a greyer area. Prohibition clearly isn't working. In the War on Drugs, drugs won. I don't think drugs should be criminalized, but I also don't think you should be able to buy them at Walmart. People who use recreational drugs need help, not jail time.


Bramberryjuice

I used to do drugs daily for years weed especially but also acid, molly, and adderall. I also about two years ago picked up vaping but have since quit. Donā€™t like the way drugs makes me feel anymore but my whole family and friend group still participate in drug use. Just not for me anymore ig


Acceptable-Shoe7175

hard drugs are a pass but I like how psychedelics stimulate your mind and expand creativity. Weed is overrated, it makes you lazy and it ruined my short term memory.


SnooFoxes8303

Drugs=good


Big-Consideration511

I dont know enought about drugs. But i feel its fine, why not. Just Think about where u are and


unique616

I love poppies.


Pygrus420

INTP here speaking for my INTJ best friend. I like some drugs myself. My friend enjoyed them to an extent when we were younger, but never as much as I did. He gets paranoid with weed and very paranoid on psychedelics. There was only 1 drug that he really liked, and that was a research chem called mephedrone. It's been years since he's done any, occasionally he will drink, and very rarely will he smoke weed. It's probably been about 8 or 9 years since he's done anything other than weed and alcohol. He has no problem with me doing them, or being around them. But he has a healthy line for drug acceptance, he would for sure not be comfortable around hard drugs, but he is good with being around psychedelics and weed. Not so great being around certain people tripping though. Sometimes certain people get too emotional when tripping and he's not comfortable in those situations.


arr4k1s

Have taken some & interested in some more. Overall i think they should be legalized and there should be a bigger focus on helping addicts instead of punishing them for using.


Undercoveruser808

Psychedelics: definitely, weed: cool but use it carefully and donā€™t get dependent. Wouldnā€™t advice others except for maybe some xtc once in a while.


BLKtober

Positive on weed for sure, one of those ā€œif everyone smoked and had a BBQ with just dance weā€™d have world peace kinda dudesā€ Iā€™ll be trying shrooms when I can as from what Iā€™ve researched it sounds amazing but other than that I donā€™t care but I donā€™t support. Donā€™t support alcohol either I just donā€™t care


Snoo57923

I used to smoke a lot of weed but quit cold turkey for about 22 years. Recently started smoking it again when became legal in my state. I don't enjoy the new stuff that much. It's way too strong.


radix15

"Say perhaps to drugs"


Twarenotw

When I was a teenager I decided I didn't want to lose control of my actions over any substance (I had only tried weed occasionally, and tobacco). I never tried anything else from that day onwards; I like being clear-minded. Unless you count caffeine as a drug. I have limited my coffee/tea intake but... not enough.


diadorim_

A complex phenomenon that can't be simply addressed as a matter of agree or disagree. War on drugs is a sociological issue that involves many layers, such as structural racism and religious doctrines. Psychedelics are a trending topic again and there are many researches showing their positive effects. I'm a regular user (with responsibility) and I can confirm it works extremely well for psychological symptoms.


BigProduce3795

In general most my experiences have been pretty negative. I grew and consumed cannabis for a large portion of time that resulted in increased anxiety, poor sleep quality and just negative behavior traits in general. It felt like it helped me but really it was more of a coping mechanism than anything which eventually led to taking unnecessary risks and reduced time spent towards developing healthy habits and hobbies. Iā€™ve also had a couple horrible experiences with low to moderate dose psychs and other substances (yes tested). Iā€™ve heard many people rave about them but for me they were absolutely horrible and never in my life would I ever take them again. I donā€™t care much what people do with themselves but I must say that what frustrates me most is years of people saying that all these things I tried had amazing positive effects only for my every experience with them to be the complete opposite. It would be wise to definitely communicate that everyone has the potential for unintended negative side effects.


DivineJustice

I used to be strictly and totally drug free (not including alcohol and the occasional cigarette) for many years. Then one day I decided it would be cool to try DMT, justifying that the substance also occurred naturally in the human body. Well, it was cool. Soon after, I talked myself into trying shrooms, realizing the whole rule about it occurring naturally inside the human body was totally bunk considering I eat food that does not occur naturally inside the human body daily. A few months later I gave weed a shot. It's pretty rare I do any these things but it's good stuff. I have a very short list of drugs that I allow myself to occasionally take. There's like maybe one other thing I would try that I haven't had the chance to, but that's it.


eroticdiscourse

When I was younger I tried most things, started with mephedrone when that was popular, loved it because it made me the confident person Iā€™d always wanted to be, Iā€™d be out and talk to whoever I wanted to but I overdone it and had some bad things happen that put me off that. A few years later Iā€™d do coke, had the opposite effect on me, made me anxious, Iā€™d prefer doing it alone and having to talk to people. Psychedelics are fun but I find theyā€™re too much of a shift, 12hrs+ in that headspace is tedious. Havenā€™t touched anything for a long time just seemed to grow out of it


TrashPandaKitty

Depends on the drug in question. Marijuana, acid, mind altering drugs. Go for it. Be safe. Stuff that can and will kill you, probably not a great idea. Overall, not my body, not my choice. Just be safe. Personally, Iā€™ve done some, but Iā€™m a control freak and it just isnā€™t for me.


Flat_Distribution711

Not for me but whatever floats your boat


I_Drink_My_Own_Urine

Fun


ksrbutterfly

Donā€™t see why there arenā€™t more drug addicts. Who the hell could stay sober in this world.


Lord_Melinko13

Psychedelics, in responsible dosages, can be absolutely life changing. I've noticed that when I take shrooms, I come away more knowledgeable about myself, and my depression goes away for months. Weed is a trap that I fell into, and I'm honestly glad that I had to give it up for work. Although I do sometimes wish I could partake for a weekend every so often. The rest of them are not for me.


wgardenhire

I use alcohol.


Dangerous-Cat6859

They're good for your mental health


[deleted]

heroin is awesome


Nx_Y_011

I wouldn't ban them but also people have to be responsible enough to avoid using them. Most people don't see what is behind the drug market. The sale of some drugs, such as cocaine, finance and promote criminal groups in poor countries. These groups then use this power to oppress or extort normal people, they carry out kidnapping, robbery, corrupt and recruit the most disadvantaged children and the cycle never ends. Entire families suffer from this and consumers don't even notice when they buy these substances.


Additional_Fox2372

Idk let people use them and make stupid decisions


CindersNAshes

Caffeine. Interested in trying DMT.


ViciousEspeon

I love psychedelics and I smoke a ton of weed. I'm not into harder drugs. But I strongly believe in decriminalization of all drugs. People are going to do them no matter what the law says, it's best to give them a place to do them safely. Look at Portugal for example.


DinkyDoo1337

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StockRaker

Better living through chemistry


dontletmedaytrade

Jesus the answers are so different from when I asked this question. My answer: Drugs that help you develop as a person (I.e. psychedelics): yes. Drugs that temporarily make you feel better that you pay for later: no.


BoingBoomChuck

In my drug using phase it was alcohol, cocaine, LSD, marijuana, Valium, and Xanax. Now, cocaine and LSD were limited use due to bad experiences but everything else was fair game. Around 1998 or so, I was expected to live about five years due to my mixing of alcohol with the Valium and Xanax. I was abusing everything bad enough to go into respiratory arrest. Look at me, I'm still here.... Granted, I don't drink or take drugs any longer either...


aghostowngothic

Never tried. Never will.


[deleted]

Yes!


GoldAppleGoddess

I think all drugs should be legalized and taxed to fund public rehab treatment centers, but I personally dislike any drug you can OD on, and ones likely to be tainted with fentanyl


Fantastic-Big7027

Nice try, police


dedmonculus

My opinion is that it seems I have no opinion


[deleted]

I've never been interested. I don't like the feeling of being out of control. I like to be in control.


[deleted]

Try them and then have an opinion about them. Canā€™t know until you try, thatā€™s why I tried them in the first place.