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« on: January 03, 2006, 08:44:00 PM »
I think it depends on the substance and the person. I know that I couldn't handle cocaine or vodka. I would do cocaine for many moons with no sleep. Vodka & tequila made me turn into the devil in disquise. I've never done intraveinous drugs (thank God)...I'd probably be dead from OD as I have been told I have an "addictive personality" (whatever that is). Also, I'm old so a lot of the drugs younger folks are doing today I've never tasted.
Herb depends on your point of view, in my opinion. I personally think it is OK to smoke it as a happy hour alternative to alcohol(at home after all my work is done & I don't have to drive. However, physically & emotionally I feel better the next day when I do not partake in that alternative happy hour (more energy & brain power).
I know what I can & cannot handle. I was at a party last year and someone handed me a mirror with lines of cocaine & I just said no thank you...I hadn't done it in over a decade. Because I was drinking beer I was tempted. I was proud of myself the next day. I knew that if I did one line, I'd be looking for another (vicious cycle).
Recovery is a lifetime thing to me. I recover from all kinds of things other than just weed. I'm constantly struggling to recover MYSELF. So, I wont touch the weed for a little while. I don't drink vodka or tequila ever bcuz I know I turn into a very ugly person. I drink a couple of beers a year: literally!
I have no REAL friends other than my husband and a few fair weather friends. None of these people do any hard drugs. And we all feel the same about herb.
I think one KNOWS when there is a PROBLEM. If the substance has opiates that cause physical withdrawl, I would say there is a need to get a grip or get some help.
I'd like to add that cigarettes ARE A HUGE PROBLEM for me. I would actually sign myself into a cigarette rehab if there was one available (a legit rehab that is). However, I do not allow myself to smoke inside my house. Even if it's 20 degress outside, I go out there to tend to my disgusting cigarette addiction.
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