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(Original post by GoingInsane)
So the media, governement and society generally have an anti-drug stance and we are told over and over again, how drugs ruin lives, can kill you etc...

However, what are your experiences with drugs? Positive or negative? Do you think society should be more tolerent on the use fo drugs, seeing as alcohol which has numerous drawbacks for the individual and society is so widely accepted?

weed is nice
edit: so are cigarettes tbh, the bigger the bill the harder you ball'd

[Popppppy]

(Original post by NB_ide)
lol @ salvia being "fun". You're either not smoking it properly or you're one sick, masochistic freak.

(Original post by iSoftie)
forget salvia! my friend took it once on his own (because he is a loner like that) was on his couch and thought he was stuck in a desert full of bones and was yelling to see if anybody was there

That's strange that you've had bad experiences, I always have lovely trips involving cute animals haha.

[Conciousness]

My experiences have been good generally.

Alcohol

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I like to have a few drinks on the weekend. I mean there have been many times when i've been too sloshed and my behaviour becomes inappropriate (getting too handsy with the fairer sex), kissing girls I shouldn't when I have a girlfriend etc. Alcohol seems to me very dangerous for those sorts of things, because you literally do not remember a thing. I question myself to whether I would do those things if it was a concious decision. Or was it a concious decision? I can never know. That's the scary part. There's a second version of you on alcohol who you can never ask these things and seems to be very crazy and gets you into a lot of trouble. I get very very drunk and hardly end up puking or falling over like most people so I guess my 2nd self knows when I've had enough. I've cut down a lot because of the health implications.

I hate hangovers, you can literally tell how much the alcohol has impacted on your body. People very rarely stop to think how much they're damaging their body, I mean alcohol is a poison isn't it. One of the most dangerous drugs there is.

Cannabis

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you can't really fault it. It's an experience enhancer, basically just makes everything more magical and better. Encourages different ways of thinking. I've read books on it for my degree course. Basically you learn to love cannabis, it's a grower. Studies have shown most cannabis users have learned their own way to maximise pleasure when using it, it's very rarely an instaneous thing. I suppose not many people like their first alcoholic drink. But basically the pleasure derived from it is learned. Through deciding what you most like to use it for. Relaxing with friends, listening to music, watching movies, going for a walk. It makes all these things positively better.

You can now buy vaporisers which means you don't even have to inhale harmful smoke, which is the most dangerous things about taking cannabis. This makes taking cannabis nowadays virtually risk free. And the therapeutic/medicinal properties makes comparing it to alcohol an exercise in stupidity.

When I was younger I guess I had "bad" experiences on cannabis, but those are down to not being used to it or understanding its effects properly. Basically if you're a slightly anxious teenager and you're not used to it, you might end up being paranoid. An experienced user knows that any thought about being caught with it or something bad happening like your parents coming home early is probably paranoia. A good tip is to also realise that everyone is feeling the same as you (when you're smoking it in a group) some people tend to trip out and think its only them who are feeling this high and that it's unusual/ somethings gone wrong. Again, it's a bit of silly paranoia. One you get past that you start enjoying it.

Once I ended up freaking out a little thinking chavs were coming after me, ended up jumping on a train to god knows where. You can also get a little self-concious on it. Looking back I just laugh.

Ecstasy/MDMA.

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I've had the best nights of my life on MDMA. I can say that without a question. Positively mindblowing. It's a fairly lucid experience, and you are relatively in control of your actions. It's you but on a very good day. I would not waste your first time taking this at any other place other than some underground house music club or a rave. There has to be a lot of people and a lot of loud music. And you end up making a lot of friends. Or if they're sober, pissing a lot of people off with your overly happy mood and completely uninhibited self. Conversations seem to just flow. Everyones in a good mood, very empathetic. Complete strangers seem to disregard years of social programming and finally discover they are one with everyone, meaning that it feels like you've been friends with everyone for years.

Bad experiences, these usually come after the good experiences. Nothing too bad. I have very rarely sometimes hallucinated slightly. This sounds like it would be scary, but if anything it is incredibly fascinating. You are in too much of a good mood to be fazed or frightened. I've only heard this happen to a few people, it is rare and nothing really to be worried about.
The worst part is obviously the come down, it's like a hangover but... different. I'm having difficulty describing it, it was a while back. But some 'come-down' days have been great. Just staying up all night, all morning and all day in some park or a friends house just having a very laid back recovery.

Ketamine.

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I've experimented with this. I guess it's worth a try if you're curious, but ultimately I find it pointless. Not to mention anti-social. It can be quite odd/ interesting on a night out. It is normally snorted which immediately evokes a seedy image. Your proportions of time and space are altered, as well as the relationship with your own body. Time can slow down, a car can feel like a whole universe. Standing up from sitting down can feel like you've entered a different dimension. Ok that might be exaggeration. It's not really hallucinatory, you can get lost in your thoughts. Some people like it. For me, i'm probably never going to try it again.

Cocaine.

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Was offered this at a club when I was 16. Gave me a bit of a buzz. Still felt a little tingly/buzzed the next day. Nothing to shout home about, didn't really do that much tbh though I only took a little. Second time, it barely did anything to me. Could have got more of a buzz from sugar and caffeine. I'd probably give this another go if I was offered.

Truffles.

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The little brother of shrooms. Available legally in Amsterdam. I tried the strongest ones. The hallucinations were mild. My ipod seemed to be shifting in proportions. Suddenly Pocket God became the best game ever (never really wanted to play it before that). Everything started to 'breathe' very mildly, nice pleasant vibrations. Wouldn't bother with these again because they didn't really do that much.

LSD/shrooms/ayahusca.

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Would like to try this, in particular LSD. Possibly after trying these I would try DMT. But I wouldn't take any 'hard' drugs, except cocaine.

On the politics side, I'm firmly on the full legalisation front.

(Original post by Dolly786)
Why should the NHS waste their money on saving people like u.
Your signing a death warrant when u take drugs, is that why people take them?

Go troll somewhere else.

[MorrisseyForever]

I've never done any type of drug (apart from drinking alcohol). Many of my friends smoke weed and they get so ratty when they haven't. Also I wouldn't like to feel like I wasn't in control over my own mind and body which is a big aspect of most drugs. My mums a police officer so maybe that's a big reason why it really doesn't appeal to me.
In no way should drugs like coke or LSD be legalised. I don't know enough about weed to agree or disagree if it should be but I'm not bothered if my friends do it.


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[Billton]

Cigarettes are slowly killing me and I'm banging my head against a brick wall trying to quit
I don't drink much alcohol, merely special occasions and the odd bottle of wine.
Experimented with recreational drugs a lot a few years back, which started off fun.
I'm not a big drug user at all but I don't preach that to those who are.

[Bubbles*de*Milo]

I've done em. I like em. I'd do em again.

[lilabs]

First time I did weed was in my back garden after a BBQ with my mum watching hahahaha.

[g_star_raw_1989]

(Original post by MorrisseyForever)
I've never done any type of drug (apart from drinking alcohol). Many of my friends smoke weed and they get so ratty when they haven't. Also I wouldn't like to feel like I wasn't in control over my own mind and body which is a big aspect of most drugs. My mums a police officer so maybe that's a big reason why it really doesn't appeal to me.
In no way should drugs like coke or LSD be legalised. I don't know enough about weed to agree or disagree if it should be but I'm not bothered if my friends do it.


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Why should 'in no way LSD' be legalised?

[Nickini]

I have experiences with several drugs, although I've kind of passed that phase a few years back now. I still smoke pot a bit too regularly, and do notice it having a detrimental effect on how I think and behave if I smoke a lot of it within a short space of time, but that goes for almost everything.

I have also taken MDMA, acid, speed, cocaine, ketamine and mephedrone. I take MDMA when the opportunity arises, but no more than every couple of months, and I have had no bad experiences. I have done acid a few times, last time I did it I felt extremely depressed whilst on the drug, but aside from that one bad time it's been fine, and would do it again. Speed and cocaine, again, no bad experiences and I would do them both if the opportunity arose. Ketamine and mephedrone I would never touch again, and haven't in over two years, I now consider both to be fairly disgusting after several nights spent binging on both.

Although, it must be said that alcohol has probably caused more bad experiences for me than any illicit drug.

(Original post by iSoftie)
Weed I think not many people know what they are talking about when they want it legalised: I don't want it legalised because it'd be much more expensive! Also all this skunk/haze/cheese they aren't good for you your best bet it homegrown since all these chemicals really can stay up in that brain of yours and cause you hell.

I suppose that depends on where you live, but in my area the average dealers are weighing out ~1.5g for £20, which is expensive, if it was legalised it would be taxed, but probably would still be at a cheaper rate than that, plus you'd actually be able to choose the strain you were buying instead of taking the dealers word that it's "strawberry cheese". Plus, you do realise that those are just various strains of marijuana, not caused by treating a crop with chemicals.

[rawkus]

(Original post by Dolly786)
Why should the NHS waste their money on saving people like u.
Your signing a death warrant when u take drugs, is that why people take them? It's a temp fix, wouldn't it be better if u lot jumped under a train. ?

You are essentially telling another human being that they are worth nothing and should go and kill themselves. Kind of destroys the whole "holier then thou" thing you are trying. I think most people would prefer associate with recreational drug users then someone with such a snotty, ****ty attitude.

[ShowMeYourSpine]

(Original post by iSoftie)
Smoked weed literally everyday for a few months o.o it's **** you end up rolling eighth joints and not even getting high. You also feel lazy/grudgy/depressed/selfish

Ever heard of moderation? DUMBASS.

[MorrisseyForever]

I was just giving examples of drugs that personally I consider bad. To be honest the only drugs I dont look down on completely is alcohol and weed because it hadn't effected my friends badly.
It's my opinion though, you can do what you want but personally I think they are illegal for a reason.


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[IlexBlue]

I don't do any drugs whatsoever, not even alcohol. I abhor them, really. I guess growing up I've seen too many people have their lives ruined by them - alcohol especially, friends and family dying as a result of it or bringing sadness and frustration to their loved ones. Old friends have been left with nothing, homeless and practically doolally, because of their drug addictions. Nothing good comes out of them, none whatsoever. I used to be especially vehement about them and anyone who tried them, but I've grown more laid back and realised I should leave people to do what they wish instead of forcing my opinion. I just don't see the point of putting something into your body that is so bad for it and potentially life-threatening or life-ruining, merely for the sake of some "trip."

When it comes to alcohol, if people are having social drinks around me or whatever I'm absolutely fine, but it's when it becomes excessive, they get roaring drunk and embarrass themselves or they try to force it on me because it's some kind of odd societal expectation that everyone over the age of 16 must drink or you're boring or uptight.

[Chow mein]

Never had any problems with any drugs, weed just helps you chill out, sure you can't really be arsed to do anything for a couple of days after a proper session but nothing too bad.

had mdma a few times, no problems great and not really much of a comedown for me.

Tbh the most damaging thing is alcohol, if I have had a **** time with something alcohol is what you hit. Nothing makes you more pathetic and self pitying than alcohol!

[Conciousness]

(Original post by MorrisseyForever)
In no way should drugs like coke or LSD be legalised.

Controversial...

[Conciousness]

(Original post by IlexBlue)
I don't do any drugs whatsoever, not even alcohol. I abhor them, really. I guess growing up I've seen too many people have their lives ruined by them - alcohol especially, friends and family dying as a result of it or bringing sadness and frustration to their loved ones. Old friends have been left with nothing, homeless and practically doolally, because of their drug addictions.

But that only really applies to potentially addictive drugs, like heroin and cocaine. Drugs I don't think most people would do (apart from alcohol and smoking)

(Original post by IlexBlue)
Nothing good comes out of them, none whatsoever. I used to be especially vehement about them and anyone who tried them, but I've grown more laid back and realised I should leave people to do what they wish instead of forcing my opinion. I just don't see the point of putting something into your body that is so bad for it and potentially life-threatening or life-ruining, merely for the sake of some "trip."

Many people do far riskier things for much less reason. Skiing and horseriding can be pretty dangerous. As can crossing a road. Riding your bike or driving a car. All potentially "life-threatening" and "life-ruining". Much more often the pleasure and enjoyment it brings outweighs any potential harm.

[desdemonata]

Never taken any, but a lot of my family members have, and pretty much the entirety of my family's social circle have taken/do drugs. Hasn't done them any harm. Anything can kill if you're stupid enough about it, and taking drugs in moderation isn't a bag thing imo.

Think weed should be legalised definitely. But not right now, as some people I know are making a huge profit growing it at home so maybe later I haven't looked much into other drugs, but it seems to make more sense to me to have them legalised and controlled.

[Final Fantasy]

I prefer downers, imo you have to be more careful with them though. Opiates/opioids, benzos, alcohol etc. every now and then, rarely anymore though.

Note: Never mix opiates with benzos, you'll probably die from respiratory failure.

[Chewyy]

I've tried MDMA about ten times and I think it's amazing. I would much rather take it than drink on a night out. It makes the music absolutely amazing and I just feel so blissful and happy. I'd take it every night out if I could.

I've drank and taken it twice and that makes me completely forget what happened. The first time I got with my best female friend thinking she was my boyfriend. Freaked me out so much the next morning when I found out just because it could have been anyone. I took something which they said was MD at a festival, but it either wasn't or was mixed with something else because after I took it I couldn't open my eyes and I thought my face was a hamster face. Then I lay in a tent for an hour thinking I was dying.

I tried weed once but had too much and puked my guts out.

[Tier]

I've tried all of the common drugs. Weed, alcohol, cocaine, shrooms, MDMA, speed. All of them were enjoyable apart from this one time I got conned a bag of weed that was laced with bleach. Worst experience of my life, I felt like I was going to die in the alleyway I collapsed in.

I don't have any grips with drugs. It's all about moderation. Couple of lines of coke are fine, just don't go and blow £100 in a binge. I've got a gluttonous personality myself, but I can control myself and realize when it's time to stop. Also, I try to never use drugs for comfort. That's when you start becoming reliant, and eventually addicted. I only use drugs with friends with the occasional spliff or glass of whiskey in the evening by myself, and when I create artistically. The later produces amazing results and can really enhance your abilities. I got an A* in my coursework, with a short story I wrote while high as hell and drunk on whiskey. :P