I think this thread is a good idea. It shows how we as ?successful graduates? did after we left our programs. I don't think I would have ever ended up shooting dope if Straight hadn't taught me that if I didn't follow my "program," I'd end up with a needle in my arm. It took me one month after relapsing to start shooting drugs into my arm at the age of 18 years old, and that is not something I will ever feel proud of. However, my experiences have given me an insight, and ability to relate to a broad spectrum of people. I only hope that with my experience, I might be able to help others, and in return, not feel the regret, guilt and shame that I did for so long regarding what I call my ?wasted years.? (My time in Straight falls into that category too.)
In my drug experience, I enjoyed mescaline and mushrooms the most. They didn?t take hold of my life the way heroin did, or fill me with the despair that the labels ?addict? or ?habit? carried with them. Instead, I felt that I gained insight and wisdom, and a certain understanding and innocence. I saw beauty, and even felt the presence and understanding of ancient temples. (That may not make sense, but hey, we?re talking about psychedelics!)
Cool link:
http://www.mescaline.com/index.htmlI?m putting a * by all the drugs I believe that I abused.
Drug List before Straight:
Pot
*Alcohol
*Cocaine
MDMA
Drug List after Straight:
Pot
*Alcohol
Hash
*Methamphetamines
*Cocaine (powder and base)
*Heroin
LSD
MDMA
*Ketamine
Psilocybin
*Demorol
Morphine
*Benzodiazapenes ( Xanax, Valium, Halcyon, etc)
*Phenobarbitol
Opium
*Mild painkillers ( Vicodin, Tylenol 4, Codeine, etc.)
*Methadone
Present Day:
I'm addicted to espresso, coffee, chocolate, and have been known to partake in the occasional sweet leaf treat.
You know, if Mama Cass Elliot would have shared that damn sandwich
with Karen Carpenter, they would both still be alive today!!!!!!!
--chongo