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Discussion: Drugs, your thoughts.
Member Since: 3/21/2010
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Originally posted by Vin
Before anyone attempts to do drugs, they know right from wrong... and they know what drugs can do and if they still choose to partake in those recreational activities, thus I have less sympathy for them -- it's their decision. That being said, ANY drug should not be taken lightly, because even the "lightest" of substances, can open a "gateway" for said individual... causing them to want to experiment with more and more substances, leading to an addiction. It's best to avoid temptation all together.
...Vin
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I agree with this.
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Member Since: 3/18/2008
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I see a lot of pot defenders. But according to several doctors, pot is the entrance card for heavier drugs.
Thoughts?
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Member Since: 6/25/2010
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Member Since: 5/4/2011
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Originally posted by Kunt
I think drugs are fine as long as they're used in moderation & the person in question has the mental capacity to handle them + no children to endanger.
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So basically what you just said was "no."
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Member Since: 12/21/2010
Posts: 51,088
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Originally posted by RudeBoy
I love how when everything comes to somebody's fave, even if it's the wrongest thing in the world to do, it becomes "OK" as long as it's "moderated".
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1) that's not for you to judge
2) my pot usage and advocation has nothing to do with Gaga or any musician for that matter.
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Member Since: 9/14/2010
Posts: 78,921
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Originally posted by RudeBoy
I love how when everything comes to somebody's fave, even if it's the wrongest thing in the world to do, it becomes "OK" as long as it's "moderated".
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No. My reasoning for moderation is because I've tried drugs.
Most people do. It's a given fact. Especially in teenage years.
I believe party-taking is OK. I'm not OK with anyone sitting at home on their own taking drugs for no reason.
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Member Since: 11/19/2010
Posts: 4,697
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Originally posted by Gui Blackout
I see a lot of pot defenders. But according to several doctors, pot is the entrance card for heavier drugs.
Thoughts?
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Member Since: 5/27/2010
Posts: 37,025
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Originally posted by RudeBoy
I love how when everything comes to somebody's fave, even if it's the wrongest thing in the world to do, it becomes "OK" as long as it's "moderated".
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Really? Cuz I'm pretty sure drug use is far from the "wrongest thing in the world to do."
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Member Since: 12/21/2010
Posts: 51,088
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Originally posted by Gui Blackout
I see a lot of pot defenders. But according to several doctors, pot is the entrance card for heavier drugs.
Thoughts?
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What?
Well, I smoke pot occasionally. I have friends that smoke pot.
I don't do other drugs. My friends don't do other drugs.
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Member Since: 6/25/2010
Posts: 3,279
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Originally posted by Gui Blackout
I see a lot of pot defenders. But according to several doctors, pot is the entrance card for heavier drugs.
Thoughts?
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Several doctors also prescribe it.
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Member Since: 12/21/2010
Posts: 51,088
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Originally posted by Kunt
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Sis, didn't you know? Gui's interning at the Mayo Clinic.
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Member Since: 3/18/2008
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Originally posted by Oshiish
If they buy their own instead of asking for mine... I doesn't cur...
... and Jesus is my virtue
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That's NOT the business. Keep the ****ing cute.
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Member Since: 9/14/2010
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Originally posted by Gui Blackout
I see a lot of pot defenders. But according to several doctors, pot is the entrance card for heavier drugs.
Thoughts?
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I don't even class Cannabis as a drug. That's how normal I see it.
Ironically, I didn't/don't like Cannabis, so I tried something else
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Member Since: 7/15/2010
Posts: 3,610
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Lol, why do people care who's doing drugs? If you don't want to, don't. I don't support bulimia, but if a girl wants to throw up after a meal because she wants to lose a few pounds, more power to her.
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I hate rules and regulations. Judge all you want, that's your freedom and prerogative, but do not take away my God-given right to live and act how I want to, as long as it is not affecting any other human being.
PS, last time I checked, the phrase was "gateway drug" not "entrance card"
And you don't need a doctor to tell you that, I'll tell you that. It's very true marijuana can open doors to other drugs
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Member Since: 5/3/2010
Posts: 26,013
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Originally posted by Wick
I'll look past the Laurieanne grammer here.
Drug use, like anything else, is to each their own.
I think all drugs should be legal.
They're all accessible anyways, so why not help the economy? Besides, is this not a free country?
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What the ****? Obviously you use drugs. That's the craziest **** I've heard all day.
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Member Since: 12/21/2010
Posts: 51,088
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Originally posted by Haus_of_Jay
No. My reasoning for moderation is because I've tried drugs.
Most people do. It's a given fact. Especially in teenage years.
I believe party-taking is OK. I'm not OK with anyone sitting at home on their own taking drugs for no reason.
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But I like to listen to music with some enhancement sometimes!
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Member Since: 5/4/2011
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Of course it's the monsters who are potheads and doing drugs. Who's surprised? Not I.
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Member Since: 2/17/2010
Posts: 21,811
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Originally posted by MrPeanut
Really? Cuz I'm pretty sure drug use is far from the "wrongest thing in the world to do."
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If you haven't noticed from my post, I tried to be as general as I could possibly be, and it wasn't specifically meant for this thread.
And since we're talking about it - Drugs may not be the "wrongest thing", but it's still wrong, no matter how you try to spin it. And I'm aware that some drugs are used for medications, but there's a reason for their use, not just to reach some level of excitement. Drugs aren't like smoking, it's very hard to avoid the addiction and even harder to get rid of it.
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Member Since: 5/27/2010
Posts: 37,025
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Originally posted by RudeBoy
If you haven't noticed from my post, I tried to be as general as I could possibly be, and it wasn't specifically meant for this thread.
And since we're talking about it - Drugs may not be the "wrongest thing", but it's still wrong, no matter how you try to spin it. And I'm aware that some drugs are used for medications, but there's a reason for their use, not just to reach some level of excitement. Drugs aren't like smoking, it's very hard to avoid the addiction and even harder to get rid of it.
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Do you believe that consuming alcohol is a "wrong" thing to do?
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Member Since: 6/23/2011
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Personally, I know I wouldn't be able to handle drugs (other than weed probably) because I would easily become addicted, so I just avoid it. When you try drugs, you must be knowing what you're possibly getting yourself into. If you try marijuana, you might end up experimenting with other drugs that are worse, and at the end of the day - that's all you because you made the choice. Of course some people have their reasons behind doing drugs, but it doesn't automatically make it right, sometimes it just makes it easier to understand WHY they do whatever drug they do.
To each their own.
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