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Poll: What drugs have you used?

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Re: Poll: What drugs have you used?

#12
Marijuana about five times in my life, and moderate alcohol about once a week.

Mostly just to fit in. I've sometimes gotten home and thought "today was a long day; I'll have a beer", but I don't think I've ever finished that beer. I just lose interest in it about a third of the way through it.

Re: Poll: What drugs have you used?

#15

Where's the option for "None" - I've never used any of those you cite, but equally, I'm not going to condemn them (or their users) out-of-hand. ADDED IN EDIT: Wow - a drive-by down-vote. Can anyone suggest why I got a downvote for my comment? (Even though it's now been countered by a balancing up-vote - thx)

I tried to counteract your downvote but I guess my votes don't work.

Have you never tried anything really, not even the legal things like alcohol?

I've only ever had alcohol and caffeine (since someone else mentioned it) and the alcohol I only have once or twice a month in like 1 beer quantities but other than that I've never even tried anything.

Growing up I was asked if I wanted to try other things plenty of times but never pushed by friends or anything so I guess that is a big reason I haven't ever done any other drugs.

If we are counting caffeine I have a cup of black tea almost every day.

Re: Poll: What drugs have you used?

#18
post #15

Where's the option for "None" - I've never used any of those you cite, but equally, I'm not going to condemn them (or their users) out-of-hand. ADDED IN EDIT: Wow - a drive-by down-vote. Can anyone suggest why I got a downvote for my comment? (Even though it's now been countered by a balancing up-vote - thx)

I tried to counteract your downvote but I guess my votes don't work. Have you never tried anything really, not even the legal things like alcohol? I've only ever had alcohol and caffeine (since someone else mentioned it) and the alcohol I only have once or twice a month in like 1 beer quantities but other than that I've never even tried anything. Growing up I was asked if I wanted to try other things plenty of times…

I have caffeine (hence my comment about those cited) but I have never had alcohol. (Long story, not very interesting, I wouldn't bother asking)

Re: Poll: What drugs have you used?

#19
I've smoked pot a few times, but it was never that enjoyable. I drink moderately throughout a month (maybe like 4-5 chill at home beers), and generally get drunk like 1-2 times a month on weekends or special occasions. I like the taste of beer and whiskey, though, so it's something I'll always do. Nitrous was just a fun little 30 second laugh fest that has popped up at hippie shows I go to. The only drug I'd ever really advocate and the only one I'll do with any regularity are mushrooms. It's certainly not for everybody, but given the right circumstances, atmosphere, etc, mushrooms have really led to some of the best experiences I've ever had and really opened my mind to a lot of new things. That being said, it's been a few years since I've dabbled, but I plan to do some soon. It's always an eye opener.
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