What are the reasons you use drugs ?

Originally posted by ivanhoe
We all know that a lot of (young) people use drugs. We often talk about the health consequenses of drug use or whether cannabis or other drugs should be legalised or not.

..... but we seldom talk about why (young) people use drugs.

Why do you use drugs and why do you think others use drugs ?

Any thoughts ?

Having given up class A drugs about 6 years ago, I only use cannibis now. Generally I smoke it, but I've been known to have the occasionaly cake/tea etc. Frequency depends on whether I can afford to spend a little extra or not, but I maybe buy my own in once a month and then partake of that of my friends as and when I am in their narcotically endowed presence. Yes certain drugs for certain situations is generally accepted view within such circles. I would not, for example, take acid before going to a job interview, but I may have a little dab of coke for confidence. Likewise I would not take cocaine before chilling out for an evening in with a hot cup of cocoa and a favourite film.

My reasons for use are quite simply that I enjoy it, nothing more. It gives me greater access to my imagination and creative abilities, whilst putting me in a good mood and often making me laugh, especially with groups of friends. It is great for sex, poetry, philosophy and relaxation. In the world in which I live I am happy to trade my health for these things. I do not envisage taking cannibis all my life, but for nowthe pros outweigh the cons.

I use cocaine in the morning so I can wake up and be able to function at work, and at night I take heavy painkillers (percocet, vicadin) and alcohol to fall asleep. Weed is for pussies and hippies.

My reasons for taking drugs is so that I can temporarily forget about all the things in my life which make me unhappy and an all-around failure.