Tell me who here is not a freaking druggie

[What is Real]

Umm...yeah. I hate drugs, and will never drink even when I'm of age, but a lot of people here seem to be junkies. Who else isn't?

[slayer]

I'm 16, never done a drug, and I've never drank before.

[Bayside]

Just because you do drugs, does not make you a junky, or a druggie. I used to have the same naive outlook on these things when I was younger, then I realized the only reason I thought that way was because I had been told to all my life. Naturally, drugs can be harmful when done excessively. The same goes for just about anything in life. Too many video games can fuck up your reality, make you anti-social, shelter you. Too much food can make you fat, unhealthy. The key to everything in life is moderation. And binge drinking.

[nitsuJ]

I drink sometimes, other than that I don't do anything. I'm not a junkie either, I don't have to have a drink to survive.

[Grod]

How old are you my friend?

[Lëzen]

The same goes for just about anything in life. Too many video games can fuck up your reality, make you anti-social, shelter you. There's no evidence whatsoever to support that, just so you know...sorry, but it's just my sworn duty to defend video games from these myths and lies that society perpetuates about them. Anyway, I used to smoke pot, but that was about it. The "fact" that it's a "gateway drug" is complete BS, for I've never even thought about trying another drug...not even a cigarette. Even so, I never smoked it very often at all, and even now that I have plenty more opportunities to do it (for free, no less), I just don't feel the need to do it as a regular thing. The only times I do smoke are when I'm either depressed or pissed off as all hell. How old are you my friend? You'll notice his profile says he's 21.

[Grod]

There's no evidence whatsoever to support that, just so you know...sorry, but it's just my sworn duty to defend video games from these myths and lies that society perpetuates about them. Anyway, I used to smoke pot, but that was about it. The "fact" that it's a "gateway drug" is complete BS, for I've never even thought about trying another drug...not even a cigarette. Even so, I never smoked it very often at all, and even now that I have plenty more opportunities to do it (for free, no less), I just don't feel the need to do it as a regular thing. The only times I do smoke are when I'm either depressed or pissed off as all hell. You'll notice his profile says he's 21. I wasn't talking about nitsuJ.

[spockman]

There's no evidence whatsoever to support that, just so you know...sorry, but it's just my sworn duty to defend video games from these myths and lies that society perpetuates about them. If a person play way too many video games to the point that thier life revolves around them, they're a jack-ass. Sorry. Video games do need to be moderated. Anyway, I intend to drink when I'm of age but won't smoke or get high. I follow legal parameters on this one. Though a little bit of grass making you a slight druggie isn't as harmful as being a slight alcoholic...

[Bayside]

There's no evidence whatsoever to support that, just so you know...sorry, but it's just my sworn duty to defend video games from these myths and lies that society perpetuates about them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Woolley http://www.trap17.com/index.php/dutc...es_t34210.html http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/th...34196184&sid=1 http://joi.ito.com/weblog/2005/11/04...-from-the.html I've seen it happen personally. People get absorbed into games if they let them take over their lives, just like any other addiction. It's no different than any other addictive substance, besides the fact that it's legal and can't do physical harm, just psychological.

[Shift]

People can be addicted to anything. All it requires is the right circumstances and an efficient paradigm.

[Jeff777]

I'm 20 (going on 21) and I've sipped a glass of alcohol less than 5 times in my life (never finished it) and I've never smoked anything or done any type of drugs to get a "high". I like making money, not making my brain cells die off.

[Grod]

Good answer bro.

[Blakesawake]

I started smoking the herb at 11 years old after getting out of school(5th grade) I was introduced at an early age and all my friends and brothers smoked as well so naturally it became a way of life. My dad is an alcoholic and smoker of the green. He gave me no guidance as to not smoking it, but on the contrary, smoked with me when I was 14 or so. I got involved in more serious drugs as I was curious for something more. I took LSD when I was 11 once. I ate mushrooms a few times. I never really got into anything un-natural. coke or pills. Just the thought of putting foreign substances up ones shnoz. When I was 17 I was introduced to God through Jesus Christ and I quit everything. I now live a completely drug free life. I am higher than I ever was on any drug and I will live after the spirit for the rest of my days on this Earth completely fulfilled and for the rest of eternity. There is alot more to life than serving yourself and getting what you want. There is serving God and others, in the end getting what you never knew you needed but its a dream come true. Its all about the Love, Peace.

[Bearsy]

Umm...yeah. I hate drugs, and will never drink even when I'm of age, but a lot of people here seem to be junkies. Who else isn't? What are you talking about, "junkies"? I don't think anyone on here has ever mentioned using heroin, except in negative connotations or in order to make a point about something. You say you hate drugs... how do you know? Why? Have you even done one? Have you had negative experience with drugs? I love drugs, and am a recreational and spiritual(shamanic) drug user. This does not make me a "junkie" by any means. I function perfectly, I'm currently taking 4 college classes this semester and have a 3.4 GPA. I'm active in my community and volunteer my time to help out in my city whenever I can. Having a negative view of something without experience on the subject is, no offense, stupid. How old are you, might I ask, oh, master of intelligence and worldly wisdom?

[hungrymanz]

Umm...yeah. I hate drugs, and will never drink even when I'm of age, but a lot of people here seem to be junkies. Who else isn't? You're another mindless sheep-person who believes in the anti-drug propaganda forced upon you by your government.

[Advantageous Noodle]

You're another mindless sheep-person who believes in the anti-drug propaganda forced upon you by your government. I seriously hope this guy is kidding. If not, someone has to say it - idiot. I've seen too many people's lives go down the damn toilet because they wasted it on drugs. I can't believe how naive some of you people are on here... "OH WELL IT ARE DUZNOT HURTS MEH AND I CAN STIL GO TO CLASS SO THERE4 IT ARE GOOD FOR EVRYONEZ!!!!!!! A DUR DUR DUR DUR DUR DUR DUR!!!!!!" RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Not wanting to insult anyone's intelligence or anything but the preceding nonsense is all that I can make out when I read some of the utter bullshit that is written here. No one ever had to tell me that drugs or alcohol or any of that shit would be bad for me. Why do people adhere to this notion that you have to consume chemicals and go out of your mind just to be yourself or to have fun? Are some of us just really that sad, pathetic, and boring? Is there not some better way than to risk becoming an addict, screwing up your life, and making things harder on the rest of us when we have to support you through taxes? Maybe some people can indeed get by with it, but I don't think most can, or even care enough to moderate themselves. Not from what I've seen. The world is in dire need of some serious cleaning. We can make excuses all day for the stupid things we do but seriously people, grow up, you know I'm right, stop fucking crying. >=0 "y r he so meen 2 meh...2 tell meh that da smokin and da drinkin r teh bad..." However that last post by Universal Mind cracked me up, That's all I have to say. Today will be a good day.

[Serkat]

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Not wanting to insult anyone's intelligence or anything but the preceding nonsense is all that I can make out when I read some of the utter bullshit that is written here. No one ever had to tell me that drugs or alcohol or any of that shit would be bad for me. Why do people adhere to this notion that you have to consume chemicals and go out of your mind just to be yourself or to have fun? Are some of us just really that sad, pathetic, and boring? Is there not some better way than to risk becoming an addict, screwing up your life, and making things harder on the rest of us when we have to support you through taxes? Maybe some people can indeed get by with it, but I don't think most can, or even care enough to moderate themselves. Not from what I've seen. The world is in dire need of some serious cleaning. Choo Choo!! The fun train is here.

[Abra]

Choo Choo!! The fun train is here. So you agree with him, too? =]

[dajo]

I seriously hope this guy is kidding. If not, someone has to say it - idiot. I've seen too many people's lives go down the damn toilet because they wasted it on drugs. I can't believe how naive some of you people are on here... "OH WELL IT ARE DUZNOT HURTS MEH AND I CAN STIL GO TO CLASS SO THERE4 IT ARE GOOD FOR EVRYONEZ!!!!!!! A DUR DUR DUR DUR DUR DUR DUR!!!!!!" RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Not wanting to insult anyone's intelligence or anything but the preceding nonsense is all that I can make out when I read some of the utter bullshit that is written here. No one ever had to tell me that drugs or alcohol or any of that shit would be bad for me. Why do people adhere to this notion that you have to consume chemicals and go out of your mind just to be yourself or to have fun? Are some of us just really that sad, pathetic, and boring? Is there not some better way than to risk becoming an addict, screwing up your life, and making things harder on the rest of us when we have to support you through taxes? Maybe some people can indeed get by with it, but I don't think most can, or even care enough to moderate themselves. Not from what I've seen. The world is in dire need of some serious cleaning. We can make excuses all day for the stupid things we do but seriously people, grow up, you know I'm right, stop fucking crying. >=0 "y r he so meen 2 meh...2 tell meh that da smokin and da drinkin r teh bad..." However that last post by Universal Mind cracked me up, That's all I have to say. Today will be a good day. Sorry, that was pretty narrow-minded. But we are talking about two different things here. You're speaking of the immature, 'getting-wasted' attitude, I might probably agree with you on most points there. But there are drugs that can actually be good for you. But all of it is just not as simple as you make it out to be. People should not jump to conclusions, if they have no idea, what they are talking about. And you can have your opinion of course, but decide for yourself and not for all the people on the planet. Growing up beforehand is an important factor!

[Abra]

But we are talking about two different things here. You're speaking of the immature, 'getting-wasted' attitude, I might probably agree with you on most points there. But there are drugs that can actually be good for you. Two different things. "Getting wasted attitude," someone who wants to get high just for the otherly experience. Also, someone that is addicted. Or, someone that thinks the secret to life is hidden in a drug. That is what I consider a druggie. Two different things. What kind of druggie are you talking about?

[Bearsy]

I smoke pot to get high. That's my number one use for it. I also use it medicinally to treat my insomnia, depression and back pain. However, I don't use psychedelics to get "fucked up", I use them as a way to help spiritually connect with myself and those around me. I use psychedelics less than once a month(more often than not I'll only use any psych a few times a year). Occasionally I use pot as a way to improve meditation also. And dajo is making a very good analogy. There are people that drink to catch a little buzz and maybe use it as a social buffer. And there are people who spend every waking moment either drinking, drunk or thinking about drinking. The same goes for drugs. A little bit, in moderation, is not a bad thing. Excess however, is.

[dajo]

Two different things. "Getting wasted attitude," someone who wants to get high just for the otherly experience. Also, someone that is addicted. Or, someone that thinks the secret to life is hidden in a drug. That is what I consider a druggie. Two different things. What kind of druggie are you talking about? I am talking about the generalization of drugs. Throwing everyone in the same bowl. There is a difference between the immature use, without proper information, preparation, being too young, inexperienced and thinking of any of this as a 'joke', doing harm to oneself and so forth. But there is also the mature use, an adult making an adult decision about his own body and mind, informing oneself (apart from the media propaganda). There are ways of natural drugs, marihuana and certain psychedelics, that seem to have immense, positive effects on dealing with diseases. It should be accessible at least for those in direct need, since it is a healthier and far cheaper way than the chemical medicine pharmas force onto people. There is also spiritual knowledge to be gained. Wether you believe it or not is not the point here. There is a large number of legitimate people that researched, determined and explored the depth of (natural) drugs and have come to conclusions, one of them actually is stating that it can be good for people. And.. if you haven't noticed, in this modern world, in our western society - mentally ill is the norm. A lot of the 'food' that is out there is far more dangerous than most drugs. (But again, the're like a trillion different kinds -natural and unnatural- there is just no way to generalize: some are not addictive, nor unhealthy - like mariuhana (eaten or vaporized) or certain other kinds of plants and then there are those that are highly addictive - like cigarettes or heroin, or actually do harm to your brain, in the case of (too much) alcohol. I could also argue that mind alteration is a very natural thing. It lies in the nature of consciousness, animals even do it. Or I could argue that mankind has done it since they started to exist. I don't see why for example anyone would have a problem with a guy having a psychedlic experience once every few months. Or someone who comes home after work and drinks a glass of wine, or smokes a joint. What's the harm? My point is that there are a lot of different angles to view this subject. Don't be too quick to jugde and if you must judge - do it individually.

[CryoDragoon]

It may surprise you, seeing what stereotypes people seem to have, but I'm dutch, and I'm not a druggie. But I'm not against drugs either. It's a bit stupid to be against it. It's like alcohol and caffeine and nicotine in smoking: I don't do those either, but I don't hate them. I'm not against them. It's pointless and stupid. If you give somebody something, anything, really, whether it's a gun or food, then he can use it, or abuse it. One can eat healthily, or he can eat himself into an early grave. One can drink a glass of wine every evening and live more healthily, as studies have supposedly shown, or he can become a full-blown addict. It's the same with drugs, really. You can do it once in a while and remain in control over yourself, or you can give into the addiction and become a junkie. Aside from that, I'd rather be in complete control of myself and my thoughts, and let as little as possible chemical substances alter them. That's why I personally don't do drugs or alcohol.

[rastasteez]

You know the dealer, the dealer is a man With the love grass in his hand Oh but the pusher is a monster Good God, he's not a natural man The dealer for a nickel Lord, will sell you lots of sweet dreams Ah, but the pusher ruin your body Lord, he'll leave your, he'll leave your mind to scream -The Pusher - Steppenwolf great song i believe this is about how hard drugs can be a monster and that weed is not. but who knows. i love this song. i smoke not because its the "cool" thing to do. i see people at school talking about it all the time, however, i do not share this information with hardly any of my friends. i only really smoke in front of people i am completely comfortable with. i smoke partly because of Rastafarian beliefs in that it brings you closer to Jah and opens you up to the truth. who knows.

[Shift]

I drink very rarely, and when I do never more than a buzz. I never have and don't plan on using any sort of recreational drug. I don't smoke cigarettes, either. I'm just really not that interested.