Experiences with drug use

More Than Mortal · February 06, 2016, 02:53:14 PM

So I thought I'd make a post that's a little different, and somewhat more personal. But, I was wondering if anybody on the site has any experience with drug (ab)use* and any stories people have to tell. Besides cannabis, it doesn't really seem as if this forum--as a subset of the population--has much experience with drug use. Or, more likely, there's just not much occasion to bring it up.

Prior to coming to university, I didn't even think I'd smoke weed as I do. I also take MDMA semi-regularly and have had cocaine.

So, who here has experience with drug use? And in what ways do you think it impacts your life?

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* Obligatory "all drug use is abuse".

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Verbatim incoming.

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Verbatim · February 06, 2016, 03:01:07 PM

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Azumarill · February 06, 2016, 03:09:50 PM

I have very very limited experience with drugs. I smoke a lot of weed and did promethazine recreationally once, and that's about it (aside from alcohol).

As far as my weed experience goes, it's been pretty much completely positive. I had a close call with the cops once and I've been lectured by retail managers for smoking in their parking lots (I stopped doing that) but other than that it's never led me to trouble. I started smoking weed due to pressure from my friends and loved it immediately. I've suffered from depression, severe anxiety, and minor insomnia for a long time and weed helps me manage those things. There's not much else to say.

BaconShelf · February 06, 2016, 03:12:15 PM

Never done it and never plan to. Extending to alcohol and tobacco, too.

Verbatim · February 06, 2016, 03:21:21 PM

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Never done it and never plan to. Extending to alcohol and tobacco, too.

looks like we got ourselves a lil goodie-goodie

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🍁 Aria 🔮 · February 06, 2016, 03:22:03 PM

The devil's lettuce is whatever. Time perception would occasionally get fucky, losing track of conversation, attention focused oddly. Not really bothered with it in some time for obvious reasons, and also because it's just unnecessary. 4/10.

DXM was like being tipsy for half an hour. Never got CCC, although it would have probably had more of an impact. 2/10.

Luciana · February 06, 2016, 03:39:34 PM

I've smoked weed and done dabs, which really made me have an out of body experience

Verbatim · February 06, 2016, 03:42:31 PM

Quote from: Azumarill on February 06, 2016, 03:09:50 PM

I have very very limited experience with drugs. I smoke a lot of weed and did promethazine recreationally once, and that's about it (aside from alcohol).

As far as my weed experience goes, it's been pretty much completely positive. I had a close call with the cops once and I've been lectured by retail managers for smoking in their parking lots (I stopped doing that) but other than that it's never led me to trouble. I started smoking weed due to pressure from my friends and loved it immediately. I've suffered from depression, severe anxiety, and minor insomnia for a long time and weed helps me manage those things. There's not much else to say.

I could've sworn you've done more than that.

you all look the same to me

PSU · February 06, 2016, 03:58:04 PM

Only ever smoked weed.

I've been around Herion addicts and tons of people doing Coke. Never really saw the point in doing hard drugs.

Nowadays I don't even drink. Occasionally smoke a blunt and smoke cigars a few times a month.

Tsirist · February 06, 2016, 04:00:26 PM

Never tried anything. I'm kind of hesitant to. Not because of addiction per se, but for fear that they'll change the way I want to experience something (i.e. to include a substance when possible).

Azumarill · February 06, 2016, 04:04:26 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on February 06, 2016, 03:42:31 PM

Quote from: Azumarill on February 06, 2016, 03:09:50 PM
I have very very limited experience with drugs. I smoke a lot of weed and did promethazine recreationally once, and that's about it (aside from alcohol).

As far as my weed experience goes, it's been pretty much completely positive. I had a close call with the cops once and I've been lectured by retail managers for smoking in their parking lots (I stopped doing that) but other than that it's never led me to trouble. I started smoking weed due to pressure from my friends and loved it immediately. I've suffered from depression, severe anxiety, and minor insomnia for a long time and weed helps me manage those things. There's not much else to say.
I could've sworn you've done more than that.

you all look the same to me

No; I don't fuck around with hard drugs

TB · February 06, 2016, 04:07:29 PM

Nothing doing for me.

Thun · February 06, 2016, 04:21:29 PM

I'm clean, familia.

Mordo · February 06, 2016, 04:48:41 PM

I used to take MDMA couple years back in a lot of Madchester themed clubs until someone I knew suffered a stroke from a pill that was cut with PMA.

Elai · February 06, 2016, 04:59:08 PM

No drugs for me. My teacher really wants to smoke with me, though.

Ghost Guy · February 06, 2016, 05:14:12 PM

I got drunk once for the experience.
Terrible idea.

Other than that, no drugs for me. My sister has done enough of those for both of us.

More Than Mortal · February 06, 2016, 05:32:08 PM

Quote from: Mordo on February 06, 2016, 04:48:41 PM

I used to take MDMA couple years back in a lot of Madchester themed clubs until someone I knew suffered a stroke from a pill that was cut with PMA.

This is why I stick to either crystal or pills which are the same as I've had before and from the same dealer.

Tsirist · February 06, 2016, 05:46:37 PM

Anyone ever try listening to music while smoking pot? Curious as to the effects on your perception of it, during the high and later when you're sober again.

Sandtrap · February 06, 2016, 06:09:38 PM

The only experience I have with drugs is with medical. And that's still been pretty shitty.

So like fuck am I ever going to willfully try the other stuff.

R o c k e t · February 06, 2016, 06:19:04 PM

I drink.

I have a little more fun than usual, might get a little dizzy and a headache later.
That's really it.

Verbatim · February 06, 2016, 06:29:55 PM

Quote from: Tsirist on February 06, 2016, 05:46:37 PM

Anyone ever try listening to music while smoking pot? Curious as to the effects on your perception of it, during the high and later when you're sober again.

I have this friend who keeps telling me that music sounds so much better while high, but all he ever tells me is that the little nuances and elements seem more pronounced--you can detect all the guitar tones and separate the bass and drums at your will, or something.

And I'm just like... if you can't already do that sober, there's probably something wrong.

Assassin 11D7 · February 06, 2016, 06:37:42 PM

I'm going to start drinking now to make sure Verb never likes my post

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Winy · February 06, 2016, 07:57:23 PM

Smoke on very rare occasions, don't exactly see myself doing much else.

I'd try shrooms in a safe environment, though.

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rC · February 06, 2016, 08:15:34 PM

tripped on acid twice, but it only worked properly once. fucking great time and i intend to do it again as soon as i can find a legit connect.

did mdma once, and it was a great experience. it's very easy to bond with whoever does it with you, and i came out of it with a stronger relationship with the grill i did it with.

i dab semi-regularly, and i smoke every day. no regrets, livin the life.

Super Irish · February 06, 2016, 08:16:50 PM

I've done weed a few times and other than making me feel a bit more relaxed than usual, I don't see the fuss. Also, that "music is better high" shit don't work when you listen to "drug music" already, it's nicer sober. I can really only enjoy weed when I'm already relaxed, doing it stressed with deadlines looming just made me focus more on it and put the fear of failure in me far too much. I prefer the effects of alcohol rather than weed if I'm honest, although I the lack of hangovers after weed is certainly a positive. Hangovers from doing both in the wrong order (alcohol then weed) is hellish.

I might try 'shrooms if they ever happen to come my way, but I've no inclination for the harder drugs. Father's first-hand experience and advice are all I need to know that the synthesised/refined stuff is waaaay above my comfort zone.

rC · February 06, 2016, 08:25:02 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on February 06, 2016, 06:29:55 PM

Quote from: Tsirist on February 06, 2016, 05:46:37 PM
Anyone ever try listening to music while smoking pot? Curious as to the effects on your perception of it, during the high and later when you're sober again.
I have this friend who keeps telling me that music sounds so much better while high, but all he ever tells me is that the little nuances and elements seem more pronounced--you can detect all the guitar tones and separate the bass and drums at your will, or something.

And I'm just like... if you can't already do that sober, there's probably something wrong.

there's more to it than noticing nuances. if i pay attention, i can notice everything while i'm sober that i can while i'm high. but, most things (including listening to music) are simply more enjoyable when stoned. it's difficult to say why exactly things are more fun, but i think it's generally because you're a lot happier with whatever is going on.

for music, it isn't just about noticing the nuances. you feel emotions more substantially when you're stoned, and the emotions elicited by the music naturally are felt more intensely. so, as long as those emotions are positive, it's a much more enjoyable experience than when sober.

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