Thinking about trying drugs

Laura Mendoza said:True, but let's be real—the ratio of positive to negative is roughly 1 to 1,000.🤣

For some people, sure—for others, absolutely not. It depends on a lot of variables.

Honestly, I’m done arguing about this. Fine, let them do it—if they want to spend their lives chasing a high just to feel anything at all, more power to them. But truly? I just feel sorry for people like that. Before you ask why...
It’s pretty obvious: they’re either bored out of their minds, or they're just miserable souls who can't find a shred of joy without a crutch. And I’m not just talking about hard drugs; I mean people who need to drown themselves in booze just to function. It’s pathetic.
I remember back in high school, there was a phase where grabbing a drink or getting a little buzzed felt like the ultimate rush. But things changed. Now that I’ve got my driver's license and I'm out driving around the city, I’ve completely cut all that stuff out, and honestly? Life is incredible. I have an amazing group of friends, we go wherever we feel like, and I have a blast every single time—completely sober, no weed, no booze, nothing. So, I don't get the urge to constantly push boundaries or tempt fate, even when the consequences aren't immediate.😕 Why bother risking everything when you can see that plenty of other people are having the time of their lives without relying on any of that nonsense (whether it's drugs, weed, or just heavy drinking)?🙂

I feel like you’re totally overlooking the fact that people don't just pop a pill or try a substance solely to "get high"—it's not an either/or situation. It’s not like using drugs automatically means someone is incapable of having a good time sober; it could be that they actually *need* it to reach that level of fun in the first place.

Kimberly Rogers2 said:I feel like you’re totally overlooking the fact that people don't just pop a pill or try a substance solely to "get high"—it's not an either/or situation. It’s not like using drugs automatically means someone is incapable of having a good time sober; it could be that they actually *need* it to reach that level of fun in the first place.

I didn't overlook anything. What kind of logic suggests you need something like DRUGS just to have a good time, even once? Seriously, come on. It’s better if they just get hammered on beer like a regular person; at least that does less damage.

Laura Mendoza said:I didn't overlook anything. What kind of logic suggests you need something like DRUGS just to have a good time, even once? Seriously, come on. It’s better if they just get hammered on beer like a regular person; at least that does less damage.

It sounds like you’re looking at DRUGS through a lens of pure fear and disgust. There’s this huge prejudice that certain substances are so toxic they leave permanent damage after just one hit. The substance itself isn't necessarily the health crisis here. The real issue is falling into that "social circle" and the "lifestyle" that comes with addiction—which can happen after experimenting, sure, but it doesn't have to. Addiction isn't something that happens easily or from just anything.

Some guy from Afghanistan with your mindset would probably just say, "Let them smoke weed; it's better than drinking, it'll do less damage."

Laura Mendoza said:Honestly, I’m done arguing about this. Fine, let them do it—if they want to spend their lives chasing a high just to feel anything at all, more power to them. But truly? I just feel sorry for people like that. Before you ask why...
It’s pretty obvious: they’re either bored out of their minds, or they're just miserable souls who can't find a shred of joy without a crutch. And I’m not just talking about hard drugs; I mean people who need to drown themselves in booze just to function. It’s pathetic.
I remember back in high school, there was a phase where grabbing a drink or getting a little buzzed felt like the ultimate rush. But things changed. Now that I’ve got my driver's license and I'm out driving around the city, I’ve completely cut all that stuff out, and honestly? Life is incredible. I have an amazing group of friends, we go wherever we feel like, and I have a blast every single time—completely sober, no weed, no booze, nothing. So, I don't get the urge to constantly push boundaries or tempt fate, even when the consequences aren't immediate.😕 Why bother risking everything when you can see that plenty of other people are having the time of their lives without relying on any of that nonsense (whether it's drugs, weed, or just heavy drinking)?🙂

I agree with part of what you're saying. A lot of people use substances as a way to escape reality—they have deep-seated issues they need to deal with, but instead of facing them, they run toward drugs. Then again, I don't pity them any more than I pity anyone else who uses different methods to dodge their problems.

Thank goodness we aren't living in Afghanistan... God forbid... grr 😬
Anyway, I think I've already voiced my entire take on this subject, and besides, the guy who started this thread hasn't shown up in ages... who knows, maybe it was just some clueless 17-year-old kid who thinks he's seen it all 🤣 , someone who's probably experimented with everything under the sun by now, so... 👋

Look, I’ll be the first to admit I’m a total square, so please, spare me the lecture.
I just have a little suggestion for anyone currently interested—or thinking about getting interested—in trying drugs:

How about heading down to a local notary and signing a legal waiver? They should swear they won't ever turn around and demand that taxpayers pick up the tab for whatever nasty side effects come along with their habit. We're talking hepatitis, HIV, and all those other miserable diseases. And while we're at it, they should sign away any right to ask for government-funded rehab programs later on.
Personally, I think most Americans feel the same way: we don't want our hard-earned tax dollars going toward treating people who made a conscious, free-will choice to destroy themselves.
I'd much rather spend my money on a weekend trip to a spa to fix my aching joints!

They should also sign a pledge promising never to steal to fund their fix. And if they get caught red-handed? Well, maybe they should just let the police give them a good thrashing so they won't even dream about using again for the next month.
If I walked into my apartment and found some junkie had stripped it bare, I guarantee they’d be rotting in a cell for at least two months.

Oh, and one more thing for those "know-it-alls" who love giving advice about how you shouldn't get hooked because they’re clearly strong enough to resist whenever they want.
I actually know a guy who tried it for the very first time when he was forty, just to prove to everyone how "un-addictable" he was.
Now he’s stuck in a detox ward, cursing the day he ever had such a stupid idea.

Heroin isn't exactly the only player on the field when it comes to drugs. ☕

I'm not going to bother answering you. I'll just ask... have you actually tried it??

I’m pretty sure you haven't actually lived yet... 😁
Let me give you the real deal: spend the whole damn day breaking your back on a construction site—hauling heavy bags of cement, mixing concrete, just doing some real, gritty physical labor—and then crack open two or three ice-cold beers. Trust me, once you feel that, you'll finally know what it means to actually be somewhere... 😬 😬 though you already know you’ve gotta wake up and do the exact same thing tomorrow... man, you'll end up being as bitter as a dockworker in Jersey City after a double shift.

To everyone struggling with addiction, or anyone heading down that road
your struggle is nothing more than someone else's profit margin.
Your addiction is pure agony for the people who actually give a damn about you, and it's a source of sick satisfaction for those who don't.
And let's be real: it's a disease that's incredibly hard to kick.

Exactly!
We need to boycott the tobacco and alcohol industries once and for all...🤣

There are plenty of better ways to get an adrenaline rush, like cocaine—I’ve tried it a few times myself and honestly, I don’t feel any smarter for it. Besides, I heard most of what's on the street is just straight-up trash anyway; I tried it about 10 years ago. TRY GOING FOR A WILD MOTORCYCLE RIDE instead. It clears your head and gives you that same kind of feeling, just make sure you watch your back or pay attention to who's driving you. As for the drugs, I don't have much advice, but DON'T MESS THIS UP because you'll ruin your life. It's ALL CUT WITH SOME KIND OF TOXINS, and you're only 17

You got any heart left? Seriously!! Why don't you just go pay for a skydive... or maybe some paragliding instead... I mean, chasing an adrenaline rush is way better for you than drugs... plus, who knows what kind of garbage dealers would try to push on a kid like you... probably some nasty, low-grade junk...
Just hoping you might give it some actual thought... and walk away from this... 🙂
Best,

Honestly, who cares? Let them try whatever they want. Once the high wears off and reality hits, they’ll realize exactly what they've gotten themselves into. If you ask me, I'd just shut down all those state-funded rehab centers entirely. You want help? Pay up or deal with the consequences. It’s a simple equation: pay for your treatment or face the music. At least then we'd have one less addict on the taxpayer's dime. You made your bed, now you lie in it.

What kind of moron are you? Honestly, just a complete idiot in my book.

Are you planning on shutting down rehab centers next?
I suppose you think we should just get rid of anyone who isn't straight...

Go get high, you animal. Maybe that'll clear out whatever brain fog you're dealing with.

Enjoy yourself 🙂

Hold on now, you’re paying for the alcoholics too... do you actually think that's justifiable?

The biggest issue here is that most people don't have a clue what drugs actually are. They don't understand how they're classified or how they function—whether we're talking about individual effects or the broader impact on society...

The truth is, alcohol is arguably the "hardest" drug out there. It causes the most damage, yet it stays socially acceptable simply because the industry makes so much money off it.

Look, I don't think it's ever justified to pick up the tab for people with drinking problems. In my book, everyone should be responsible for their own habits. If someone else wants to be generous and pay for them, that's their business, but I don't see why I should have to step in.

So, are you suggesting that because alcohol is considered one of the most destructive substances out there, it somehow excuses addicts from their responsibilities?