Your drug of choice?

[Telstra]

Coles and Woolworths. In the fresh produce sections. You should ask the staff of you can't find it.

I will.
And i will complain to Mr Abbott if i can't find it

 

[JPGhost]

daily routine, collecting and gaming are my drugs.

 

[Vitamin]

There's a blurred (or nonexistent) line between the drugs "needed for survival" and drugs we "pollute our bodies with".

Well, no, not really. There is a clear line, it just happens be somewhat different per person.

The issue is, how does anyone know enough about their own body's chemistry to try all this crap on their own? Yes, doctors can make mistakes too, and yes the system is corrupt in a lot of different ways, but how could the average guy on the street possibly know more about this to get into this lifestyle?

 

[LuckysRevenge]

Well, no, not really. There is a clear line, it just happens be somewhat different per person.

The issue is, how does anyone know enough about their own body's chemistry to try all this crap on their own? Yes, doctors can make mistakes too, and yes the system is corrupt in a lot of different ways, but how could the average guy on the street possibly know more about this to get into this lifestyle?

I'm talking about his terms... meaning what is legal vs. what is illegal. And even so, if what you say is true.. then how can anyone draw a line and say X is bad and Y is good? Especially a lay person.

Nonetheless, I was countering his judgmental trollish approach

 

[Hakuba]

Well, no, not really. There is a clear line, it just happens be somewhat different per person.

The issue is, how does anyone know enough about their own body's chemistry to try all this crap on their own? Yes, doctors can make mistakes too, and yes the system is corrupt in a lot of different ways, but how could the average guy on the street possibly know more about this to get into this lifestyle?

There have been several medical studies on the benefits of marijuana, especially in the case of cancer patients, and it's been used more or less since the dawn of civilization which is more than you can say of any of the legal drugs that people are dependent of for survival. Some illegal drugs are certainly physically harmful but it doesn't go for all of them, and if the use of for example LSD and marijuana hadn't been as stigmatized there could be more professional studies made of their potential benefits.

 

[Vitamin]

There have been several medical studies on the benefits of marijuana, especially in the case of cancer patients, and it's been used more or less since the dawn of civilization which is more than you can say of any of the legal drugs that people are dependent of for survival. Some illegal drugs are certainly physically harmful but it doesn't go for all of them, and if the use of for example LSD and marijuana hadn't been as stigmatized there could be more professional studies made of their potential benefits.

I know all about the studies regarding marijuana, that was half the reason why I said "the system is corrupt in many ways". As far it use for cancer, I am not aware of a single study that shows it has any way combats cancer cells at all. Treating a side effect of chemotherapy(vomiting), yes. Treating cancer, no. In regards to LSD, the stigma, unlike with weed, is not without some good reason. LSD completely and permanently alters brain chemistry. In regards to some of it's more promising uses primarily in treating addiction, however promising, the fact that rehab is huge money making machine remains(you're also not going to get that affect by just taking LSD anyway).

 

[mikemizanin729]

I'm talking about his terms... meaning what is legal vs. what is illegal. And even so, if what you say is true.. then how can anyone draw a line and say X is bad and Y is good? Especially a lay person.

Nonetheless, I was countering his judgmental trollish approach

No you're nott, you just wanted something to say so now you're using excuses for trying to stir trouble ( saying things for the sake of saying it) your not fooling anyone. Fact is I don't put drugs or alcohol in my body because it's BAD for you.

That's my choice and I was responding to the thread title about what my addictions are. How am I being judgmental? What? For saying addictions, bad for you. I'm not judging anyone I just choose not to touch the rubbish.

You look like the troll here not me. You simply can't accept someones opinion but that's not my problem. You just want something to moan about as usual.You have nothing to say here.

 

[Hakuba]

I know all about the studies regarding marijuana, that was half the reason why I said "the system is corrupt in many ways". As far it use for cancer, I am not aware of a single study that shows it has any way combats cancer cells at all. Treating a side effect of chemotherapy(vomiting), yes. Treating cancer, no. In regards to LSD, the stigma, unlike with weed, is not without some good reason. LSD completely and permanently alters brain chemistry. In regards to some of it's more promising uses primarily in treating addiction, however promising, the fact that rehab is huge money making machine remains(you're also not going to get that affect by just taking LSD anyway).

I often come across articles on how THC could potentially be used to combat cancer cells. The results are still inconclusive but there are many studies being done.

http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2014/July/cancer-cannabis

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/marijuana-may-fight-lung-tumors/

As for LSD permanently altering your brain chemistry, I have to say that I'm skeptical. Granted, every major experience you have will in some way alter you perception of the world, and while this obviously applies to a psychoactive agent as potent as LSD can be, that is not the same thing as to say that it permanently alters you in any physical sense.

 

[secondmonkey]

I've had a medical marijuana card for almost 10 years now. It's the only thing I have been able to find that helps the pain I have. It has almost no side effects, which I can't say for any of the other medications I'm on. I take a lot of Tylenol also, it has much, much more negative effects on the body.

A friend of mine recently introduced me to a new medical marijuana device, which vaporizes oil instead of burning and making smoke. The oil is high CBD, low THC, meaning it helps really well with pain while having minimal effects on your mind. (It does not make you "high") It is inhaled vapor, not smoke, so there are literally no ill effects what so ever. It even tastes kind of like candy!

With that said I still enjoy smoking, even though it is a tad unhealthy. You can't say weed is bad, it's only the smoke that is bad. There are many other ways to ingest it.

 

[Kulindahr]

As for LSD permanently altering your brain chemistry, I have to say that I'm skeptical. Granted, every major experience you have will in some way alter you perception of the world, and while this obviously applies to a psychoactive agent as potent as LSD can be, that is not the same thing as to say that it permanently alters you in any physical sense.

I've met a couple of people who got strong permanent effects, but that's a fairly small portion. One has to be careful with anything that can alter his brain activity, including sugar, caffeine, and alcohol, because it takes very little to give him a flashback to what was a very, very bad first (and only) trip. It could be argued that it's just a form of PTSD, but since PTSD can be measured in terms of brain activity it's hard to say it hasn't permanently altered brain activity.

 

[T-Rexx]

I enjoy coffee and an occasional beer.

 

[Latimer]

Primarily:
Working out!
Sex!

Secondarily:
Most days I'll have an espresso.
Most days I'll have a glass or two of wine.

 

[Gentleheart]

Music.......

 

[Alnitak]

Caffeine, pretty vanilla.

 

[Latimer]

Music.......

Yes. Music and the visual arts. Each can be a soothing balm.

 

[Hakuba]

I've met a couple of people who got strong permanent effects, but that's a fairly small portion. One has to be careful with anything that can alter his brain activity, including sugar, caffeine, and alcohol, because it takes very little to give him a flashback to what was a very, very bad first (and only) trip. It could be argued that it's just a form of PTSD, but since PTSD can be measured in terms of brain activity it's hard to say it hasn't permanently altered brain activity.

From what I've read the so called flashbacks are almost always self-induced. LSD has a half-life of a few hours and is completely metabolized within a day or two. Contrary to popular belief it cannot be stored in a person's spinal fluid or fat cells.
There is something called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) that can occur with frequent use of psychedelics where people might have recurring visuals or anxiety as a form of flashbacks, but it is thought to be a form of PTSD like you say, and not due to the actual drug remaining in your system.
I know people who have been just as traumatized by having been introduced to the concept of hell or death at a way too early age. There are a lot of things in this world that have the potential give you a powerful experience to the point where it might trigger anxiety in some people, I just think that in the case of psychedelics there should be more focus on education and harm reduction.
There are even studies being done where low doses of LSD are actually used to treat anxiety and apparently it has very positive effects.

 

[ShihTzuTylenol]

I like those cherry flavored chewable aspirin... a LOT!

 

[eastofeden]

From what I've read the so called flashbacks are almost always self-induced. LSD has a half-life of a few hours and is completely metabolized within a day or two. Contrary to popular belief it cannot be stored in a person's spinal fluid or fat cells.
There is something called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD) that can occur with frequent use of psychedelics where people might have recurring visuals or anxiety as a form of flashbacks, but it is thought to be a form of PTSD like you say, and not due to the actual drug remaining in your system.
I know people who have been just as traumatized by having been introduced to the concept of hell or death at a way too early age. There are a lot of things in this world that have the potential give you a powerful experience to the point where it might trigger anxiety in some people, I just think that in the case of psychedelics there should be more focus on education and harm reduction.
There are even studies being done where low doses of LSD are actually used to treat anxiety and apparently it has very positive effects.

I did acid almost daily for a couple years...3-4 this a day. It was a completely senstate experience for me...the lights glowed a little brighter and they engaged more of my senses...ditto with everything else.

I also had great conversations with people...same with opium....and I generally had a most positive experience 90% of the time...

I think it opened up a part of my brain I didn't use...we only use a fraction of our brain as it is....

The only times I didn't have a good time is when someone else...I think of them as baby/young souls...dropped acid with you and started to see monsters....UGH...

 

[Daximus]

It's alcohol right now but I'll be switching back to weed shortly. It's legal now only 15 short miles away. I'd rather smoke than drink so for me it's a no brainer.

 

[RoadBike]

I've enjoyed marijuana moderately since the fall of 1970. I'm pleased that I lived long enough to see it become legal for medicinal reasons here in California. I can go to a store and buy it. Much better than buying it on the street. It's a matter of time before it becomes legal all over the U.S.