Is it normal i want to take drugs?

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A few months ago, I came out of a two year long abusive relationship.
I never have been so happy though. I have learnt and realised a lot of things about myself. People like who I am. People like the way I look, I get complimented a lot. I am getting a great education and have a good career lined up. I am in an amazing city with loads to do.
I am desperate to enjoy my singledom and my new life/freedom. I really want to experiment with drugs. The hardest drug I have ever used is alcohol. I just want the drug experience, to see what it's like. I do not want to be an addict. I am not sure what drug to take. I was thinking ecstasy. I want a really wild night out and have some fun.
is it normal I want to try drugs? Most of the people I know have taken drugs at least once. I just want to try.

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  • yourenottheonlyone
    11 years ago

    It is normal. I went through the exact same thing quite recently. I was very curious and took a range of drugs from meth to ketamine to DMT. A good thing to realize though is that if you try it once, you are very likely to do it again. AND DO NOT EVER TAKE HEROIN! Never tried it but I've seen the affects of what it does it you. Something else to take note of is that when you start thing about drugs frequently during the day, you're on the verge of being an addict. SOme drugs like speed and meth (not to mention heroin) are very addictive and you have to be prepared and strong willed enough not to take them again in order to satisfying the craving. You do that once, you'll get hooked. It is dangerous, but just be very very careful and know when to stop. These a very fine line between experimenting and drug addiction

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  • kelili
    11 years ago

    If you really had realised a lot you would also realise that enjoying life is not about experimenting hard drugs and that there are better things to do with your money and time like doing sports, travelling etc..

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    • Terence_the_viking
      11 years ago

      You are a weird one drugs isn't ok but to kiss a random bloke while being drunk while having a boyfriend is?

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      • Ugh69
        11 years ago

        EXACTLY! That is the hypocrisy attributed to this boozed out and obese society. As if to say, "my poison is an affliction, but yours is immoral." The product of ignorance.

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      • Anonymous Post Author
        11 years ago

        Lmao!

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    • shade_ilmaendu
      11 years ago

      Or you know, you can do those things AND still do drugs if you're curious about them? Why do people see things in such black and white terms?

      So just because you enjoy drugs or are curious about them means you're an addict who can't find any joy in life without them?

      In the same vein, there are better things to do with your money than sports and travelling... like volunteering for Peach Corps, donating to a worthwhile charity...

      See how that goes? Your preferences are your own, and hers are hers. If she wants to experiment responsibly that's her perrogative.

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    • PapzBSlim
      11 years ago

      Completely agreed. But if this is a must for her, I say smoke a little weed just once. She should also be aware that using a drug just once, even for the first time can result in death, coma, or jail.

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      • Anonymous Post Author
        11 years ago

        The majority of the people I know smoke weed and I just don't feel like it's the drug for me. They always look so overly relaxed and zoned out.
        I want a drug that will make me feel more alive and sociable. And that's why I was thinking about doing ecstasy. I know a few people who have before and all have said good words. I heard it's also hard to get addicted to. I am also willing to test the ecstasy before I take it, to check if it has any other drugs in it, which I am not willing to do like meth or cocaine.

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      • it's_all_too_much
        11 years ago

        Weed won't result in death though. Other drugs can though so be careful. It's ok to experiment. Would not recommend air duster, meth or heroin.

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        • PapzBSlim
          11 years ago

          That's why I said for her to try a little bit of marijuana. I also gave possible outcomes for drug use and if she is willing to take the chances for certain consequences, she should go for it. I agree with your statement.

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          • Anonymous Post Author
            11 years ago

            Not weed though.
            It looks incredibly boring. All the people I know smoke it are absolute losers. So rather not.

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            • PapzBSlim
              11 years ago

              Lol they must be the usual potheads but beginners are the ones that are most fun. I know the image of "boring" that you are talking about but I also remember that when I first started smoking, I used to get the giggles. I would laugh at the simplest of things and have creative conversations with those around me. Weed though, does have more of a "melo" effect because it is a depressant. If you have good humored people around you, it should be fun. If you enjoy upbeat music though, it will make you enjoy it more and you may even understand things about the songs that you never noticed before. Good luck and don't knock it unless you try it. Don't try all drugs though, lol I know it sounds hypocritical.

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  • Ugh69
    11 years ago

    Psychedelics are not addictive, and do not cause long term damage. Psychedelics include Mushrooms, LSD, DMT, Ibogaine, etc.

    MDMA- clean MDMA also does NOT cause long term damage. Such has been verified by the same government agency who claimed the opposite over a century ago; however, their findings were retracted due to a suspicious error. MDMA and LSD are in trials for medical efficacy and each have successful past medical histories.

    Cocaine is not addictive. Caffeine and Carbohydrates induce a more intense reward factor; however, reward does not constitute PHYSICAL addiction. Caffeine is highly addictive in the physical sense.

    Moderation and intention is key. Remember, Alcohol is way more addictive than most illegal drugs.

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    • notbnormal
      11 years ago

      Tell some one who has Persistent Hallucination Syndrome that it wasn't caused by the 1000 hits of acid they took over a span of 2 years, two decades ago, especially when they were normal before. And now colors glow, the walls breath, and grains of wood swirl about any time they look at a pattern for more than a minute or two. Fun? No, I'd bet my bottom dollar they aren't pleased with the outcome of their trips either.

      MDMA was a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication taken by many famous people over the years, until the early 80's when it was made illegal for a number of reasons (yes some are political- I will say that much).

      If you don't think cocaine is addictive you are mistaken. You must not have too much experience with it. There is such thing that exists as psychological addiction, and it can be even stronger than physical addiction for some people to overcome. Worse is cocaine is mixed with alcohol in the body and it binds to create a highly physically and psychologically addictive unique substance called cocaethylene.

      There are rehabs full of plain old cokeheads though, who threw their life away prostituting, selling drugs, or committing other crimes just so they could get high. Tell them the stuff is not addictive when they are looking at their wasted lives.

      Most people can not "moderate" their cocaine use for very long (there will always be uncommon exceptions), although they all THINK they can, until they realize they can't that is. And misery loves company...

      It's not always about "scientific evidence", we are not machines with identical parts and chemical composition. Sometimes circumstantial evidence is enough when it is compelling. When it comes to doing drugs there is some compelling circumstantial evidence against using any substances other than food or other unprocessed plants to alter the mind-body make up.

      I am not saying everything or anything should be illegal for that matter, so don't peg me on that side of the debate please, I just think we should be informed and learn from other peoples mistakes when it comes to hard drugs and alcohol.

      I am aware that cocaine and MDMA both come from a plant but they are highly processed to get to a state where you can ingest them. Highly processed anything is bad for you. If you have a legit need for a drug then it may be beneficial whether processed or not (ie: pain relief and morphine). No one should ever have to suffer when there is a drug out there that can help them, but hardly anyone needs an acid trip though, really.

      If you have found benefits form yours then take the good you got from it, and ditch the stuff quick because you will get more bad than good from it when it's all over, if you continue to use it.

      I hope you succeed with your moderation. I do not want to endorse any drugs to anyone who does not have legit need, and who just wants to "experiment" or "have fun" because I do not want to see a life get ruined. Not everyone can moderate their drug use, so good luck with that and be well.

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  • Ldizzy1234
    11 years ago

    Don't listen to the ones that are egging you on. Taking drugs is just another pathetic way to escape from yourself, and run away from any problems. Its stupid, and you'll only ruin yourself in the end.

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  • shade_ilmaendu
    11 years ago

    I commented up above I know but this one's for you OP.

    Alcohol is one of the hardest drugs out there. We just don't think about it that way because it's legal and comes in pretty cups with fruit in it. It would nestle in right up there with coke, meth and heroin for most people killed and greatest potential for addiction.

    Ecstasy is relatively safe, but be careful, because it's also not always pure. Go on Erowid and read up on their vault about MDMA. Try to find molly if you can (powder, looks a lot like sand, more info on erowid) because it's more guarnateed to be a pure product if you know what to look for. Be very careful with presses... a lot of them are being cut with piprezine and other weird chemicals. Check out your molly before you hand your money over. If it looks like tiny rectangles it's probably 4mec, which is interesting IMO but not everyone likes it. If it looks like a dark brown crystal almost it's sassafrass, one step short of the process.
    If it's some white/yellow/any other color powder or doesn't clump like sand when you roll it around, don't buy it, it's probably research chemicals.

    It should be tan, and clump like sand. It almost looks wet but it isn't, just kinda... fluffy?

    And when taking it, watch your limits. You don't know how you'll react to it the first time so take one dose at first, see how you feel if you want more. (some people need more than a point of molly to feel it) Stay hydrated, make sure you don't overheat or get cold. Your body will lose it's ability to regulate temperature. And don't get scared and drink way too much water, some girl actually died that way and caused a big media stink.

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    • Ldizzy1234
      11 years ago

      I can't believe you find this acceptable. If somebody feels like they need drugs to make themselves feel better... thats sad. If anybody uses drugs in order to make themselves feel like its a great way for them to have a good time... thats so very sad.

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      • Anonymous Post Author
        11 years ago

        Who said anything about me needing drugs?
        There's a difference between wanting and needing.

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        • Ldizzy1234
          11 years ago

          Theres other ways for you to enjoy yourself, rather then possibly putting your health at risk.

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        • Ldizzy1234
          11 years ago

          Yeah, but why would you want them anyway?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      Thanks so much for your answer.
      You are totally correct, if alcohol was new and brought in today, it would be made illegal immediately. Many studies have shown that alcohol is a lot more dangerous than MDMA/E.
      I have been told to buy a testing kit so I can see for myself if it's been mixed with any other drugs. If it has then I will not take it.
      But thanks again for the advice it has helped a lot!

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      • shade_ilmaendu
        11 years ago

        Wow I got this notification late, go IIN. Yeah I would definitely reccomend a strip test, you'll have to buy more than one and sacrifice one to test it but it's worth it to be safe and know for sure.

        I saw some people in our area talking about bringing back this "bunk police" thing... people going around parties testing to make sure your rolls are safe. :P

        Stay hydrated, party responsibly and be safe! Have fun, haha.

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  • Ldizzy1234
    11 years ago

    Why would you wanna risk your life? Seriously, most people wanna avoid drugs, because everyone knows how easy it can be to get caught up in drugs, and lose yourself forever. Its not a joke. Its like having a death wish. People that battle drug addictions, usually started out 'just experimenting' & 'having fun', but later realize they need help when its already almost too late. They've been trying to get themselves back for a long time now and can't. Sometimes they never even realize they need help. A lot of them just end up dead. Find another way to celebrate being single.

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  • notbnormal
    11 years ago

    No it's not normal. It's actually a symptom of something going on inside your head that needs to be tended to.

    You say you have good self esteem, and a bright future, so then why do you want to sabotage a good thing?

    It's normal to be curious, but it's not normal to do Ecstasy. Save yourself now. Don't go there and screw it all up now.

    There are plenty of people who had life all figured out. They had the world at their fingertips just like you, and they let it all slip away in just a few years, all the while claiming that it could never happen to them. Be smart. Learn from other people's mistakes.

    Learn from the girl who was smart, pretty, and in a big city at the best University, she threw it all away thinking just like you. Within a couple years she ended up dropping out of school, loosing her family, and her looks, looking washed up and used by 23 with lots of scars mentally and physically. And SHE thought that SHE was better than all those junkies, and she would never end up like them. She thought she would just have fun and be young. She had it all together, and she didn't think she'd get hooked on the bad stuff and end up using her body to make money. She had it going on just like you. She was smart just like you, and she threw it ALL away.

    Please don't do that. Don't even try it. Find a psychologist or therapist to talk about this with now. It's better than being forced to talk to them later on when your life is broken and you're trying to pick up the pieces.

    Please?

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    • Ugh69
      11 years ago

      Can you provide scientific evidence for your argument? I can.

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      • notbnormal
        11 years ago

        Having fun?

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  • Shackleford96
    11 years ago

    Very normal to be curious.

    The life of a druggie is not a glamorous one though.

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  • ygrowup
    11 years ago

    Normal, but risky, good luck with your choices

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  • cookie_monster
    11 years ago

    If you do decide to take any drugs... Make sure you do your research and try to know what the effects are and if they are addictive. I don't want to sound preachy, i know we only live once but try to be responsible and educate yourself about the substances you are going to take.

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  • xxWilky
    11 years ago

    Be careful with "ecstasy" People may tell you it's "ecstasy" but you won't know in till you have done it. Make sure you bring alot of water with you. Make sure you have friends who do "ecstasy" don't get it of a random stranger, the chances are it's not "ecstasy" It could be alot of different drugs he could be selling you like LSD.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    Predator is a fat risky on drugs

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  • yourenottheonlyone
    11 years ago

    *thinking

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