It's "Entertainment!" Sort of. . .

[Tecumsehsbones]

My question (help me out here if you can) is "Why drugs?"

I mean, are they that much better than getting shitfaced on alcohol and/or THC? Worth the heat?

 

[Ron in Regina]

I think I’m on the outside of this one also, but you might have to define what you mean by “Drugs” as it seems like you are excluding alcohol and THC…

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Alcohol and THC are drugs. I think other drugs give you more of a kick. They can distort reality more and are therefore more appealing.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

I think I’m on the outside of this one also, but you might have to define what you mean by “Drugs” as it seems like you are excluding alcohol and THC…

Illegal drugs. Hence the "heat" comment.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Alcohol and THC are drugs. I think other drugs give you more of a kick. They can distort reality more and are therefore more appealing.

Maybe hallucinogens, but on those occasions I've taken opioids, the feeling (aside from pain relief) is much like being drunk.

 

[Serryah]

I don't know. For as many people I know who got into drugs, I never was tempted to try them. Nor Alcohol either (but another reason for that one). I don't even smoke and both my parents were smokers.

I just never got the appeal for any of it.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

Maybe hallucinogens, but on those occasions I've taken opioids, the feeling (aside from pain relief) is much like being drunk.

But at much lower dose I assume. 1 pill vs N drinks (depending on your body rate and tolerance).

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

But at much lower dose I assume. 1 pill vs N drinks (depending on your body rate and tolerance).

Could be. I apparently have a low tolerance for depressants. A single oxycodone or hydrocodone'll knock me for a loop.

I have a correspondingly high tolerance for stimulants. I've only gotten "coffee jitters" once in my life, and that was after a LOT of espresso (when I was studying for the Bar that I never took, cuz, y'know, I'm not REALLY a lawyer).

I once (and only once) tried some illegal speed. Did nothing for me. Which is why there was no second try. Waste of money for me.

 

[Hoof Hearted]

When I was 17 I poured out half of a large McDonald's 7-Up...filled the rest with gin.

I passed out in a park and was nearly mugged. The next morning I was Bugle Boy from Company C. (I threw up all over the place.)

That was over 40 years ago...haven't had a hard drink since.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

When I was 17 I poured out half of a large McDonald's 7-Up...filled the rest with gin.

I passed out in a park and was nearly mugged. The next morning I was Bugle Boy from Company C. (I threw up all over the place.)

That was over 40 years ago...haven't had a hard drink since.

How do you know it wasn't the Sprite?

 

[Jinentonix]

I used to really enjoy mescaline when I was younger. Way too old for that shit now. Have been for 30 years now lol.
Never got the appeal of coke though. Did nothing for me except gimmie a numb nose.
Love 'shrooms. Fucking hate the smell and taste. So, I don't do 'shrooms. They might be fun but they's nasty to eat.

Mind you, I had to quit everything when I was flying for a living but that was a high all of its own.