Posted by JonW on June 4, 2002, at 18:42:54
In reply to Liberal thinking ? (very long post), posted by omega man on June 3, 2002, at 22:38:08
> Perhaps only a small percentage of us have what it takes mentally to navigate ourselves thru these chemical options with common sense usage for the better...certainly ten years later...my life has gone from horrible to great..but I would say hand on heart that the illegal ones have helped play 50% part in that process.
Hi omega man,
I agree with you that drugs are just chemicals, be them legal or illegal. However, most people who have a history of cannibas, ecstasy, and heroin use also have a history of drug abuse. You may go on to develop a drug problem, or you may be an exception. Most illegal drugs are toxic, addictive, and are counterproductive when trying to treat mental illness. As long as your drug use -- be it legal or illegal -- doesn't hurt me or anyone else, then I have to say I'm glad you found something that works for you. But I absolutely oppose recommending your method to anyone who is mentally ill. There are no statistics I'm aware of that support what you are saying, and plenty of statistics that support the notion that street drugs ultimately ruin peoples lives. You may be the exception, but don't let that cloud your thinking. There may be "hopeless" and horrible situations where heroin use could be justified, but mainstream use would clearly have a negative impact on society.
Jon
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