I know this is a controversial subject, so for anyone who's not comfortable with this thread, I totally understand if you don't want to post. Fortunately I never got into hardcore stuff like heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc., but I have tried some things that I'm not proud of. I've tried marijuana, and for those who say they think it should be legalized, I say: ARE YOU NUTS!!!!!!!!!! :eek: Each time I took it, I had a bad response to it, and couldn't control my bodily movements. I couldn't stop my neck from going back and forth in circles, and the next thing I knew, I was rolling all over my room, and had no control of my body. That's why when I hear people say it should be legalized it completely baffles me. I'm sure other people have reactions like I did, and I can't imagine someone getting behind the wheel, and losing control of their bodies like I did. Had I been driving, I most definitely would have killed someone. That stuff affects me way worse han alcohol does!!!!!!!!

As far as other drugs, a couple years ago I was given an oxycontin. I found that it made me feel really good, and helped take away my depression more than my anti-depression pills. What ended up happening though was that I started taking them more and more, and almost became addicted. And if it weren't for my brother going into rehab, I honestly might have became addicted. I found though that the more I took, the more I became obsessed with them, and it caused me major problems physically, financially, and emotionally. To everyone out there who isn't a chronic pain sufferer, if you're ever offered a pain pill, please do not take it!!!! It almost ruined my life, and almost took my brother's life. It's not worth it.

My last problem with drugs came with prescription medication I was on actually. I was on adderall, (legalized speed), and was suppose to take one pill, twice per day, but there were times where I'd end up taking more. Problem with that is, when you take more than you're prescribed, you run out of pills early, and have to wait until your next refill to get more. One time I took so many extra, and my refill date wasn't until 10 days, and so I went through the most horrible withdrawels you can imagine!!! For anyone who's never gone through withdrawels, don't EVER put yourself in that position, because I'm not exaggerating when I say that it is hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The main point in me posting this thread is to show people that every experience I ever had with drugs went bad, real bad, and so if anyone ever tries to pressure you into doing them, please remember everything I wrote here, and get as far away from the situation as you can!!! Prescription medication, and taking it as you're prescribed is okay, but taking more than you're suppose to, or taking drugs for recreational purposes is so not worth it. Eventually it will ruin you're life. So don't do drugs!!!!!!

This has been a public service announcement by Bradley Russ. :lol:

Brad, a lot of people have experimented with drugs, don't feel guilty or bad. A lot of adolescents try in it, to avoid peer pressure, or it's territorial with that age & they do it with their friends also. That may not be you, but I never did drugs. I grew up where their were a lot of kids doing it. I have tons of friends that smoke cigs, that smoke weed, and some do other things along with drinking. I don't have a problem with it, although I hate 2nd hand smoking. It's whatever floats your boat, to me, but I feel for those that have problems that can't get out of and have terrible addictions. My Dad has had drug problems in the past and I believe I am a crack baby. My dad said my mom did drugs when i was born but idk.

No, I haven't. My uncle (mother's brother) is an alcoholic (who has been sober for many years, btw). I've had issues with anorexia, depression and panic disorder, so I don't drink or do recreational drugs. I know that if I did, I have the genetic disposition to become an alcoholic/addict.

Brad, there is no shame about sharing your struggles. Your experiences could very well help someone else in the same boat!!

Yeah, we're all here for each other when it comes to this type of stuff.....

I know this is a controversial subject, so for anyone who's not comfortable with this thread, I totally understand if you don't want to post. Fortunately I never got into hardcore stuff like heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc., but I have tried some things that I'm not proud of. I've tried marijuana, and for those who say they think it should be legalized, I say: ARE YOU NUTS!!!!!!!!!! :eek: Each time I took it, I had a bad response to it, and couldn't control my bodily movements. I couldn't stop my neck from going back and forth in circles, and the next thing I knew, I was rolling all over my room, and had no control of my body. That's why when I hear people say it should be legalized it completely baffles me. I'm sure other people have reactions like I did, and I can't imagine someone getting behind the wheel, and losing control of their bodies like I did. Had I been driving, I most definitely would have killed someone. That stuff affects me way worse han alcohol does!!!!!!!!

Brad while you have had a bad experience while taking in marijuana, that isn't the case for everyone.

The fact is that some people can handle certain things and others cannot. Some people can get really wasted and lose control over one drink whereas others can drink a 6 pack of beer and not feel anything. Point is that everyone has different levels of what they can tolerate.

That being said, I never felt the way you did while under marijuana. I'm not saying that people don't but I have never experienced it nor been around anyone who ever had your reaction.

Brad, a lot of people have experimented with drugs, don't feel guilty or bad. A lot of adolescents try in it, to avoid peer pressure, or it's territorial with that age & they do it with their friends also. That may not be you, but I never did drugs. I grew up where their were a lot of kids doing it. I have tons of friends that smoke cigs, that smoke weed, and some do other things along with drinking. I don't have a problem with it, although I hate 2nd hand smoking. It's whatever floats your boat, to me, but I feel for those that have problems that can't get out of and have terrible addictions. My Dad has had drug problems in the past and I believe I am a crack baby. My dad said my mom did drugs when i was born but idk.

I try not to feel bad about it, and just tell myself that the past is the past, and it's what I do in the future that matters. I truly applaud you for never trying drugs!!! :clap I also have it all around me, both in my neighborhood, with some of my friends, and to some degree even in my family. I have the uttmost respect for people who are around it, but don't give into the temptation. That's a rare, and good trait. As far as you being a crack baby goes, it obviously didn't affect you much, as you seem to be a very smart, and good guy, so don't ever feel bad about that. You can't change what your parents did, all you can do is work on yourself, and you're obviously on the right track. :)

I try not to feel bad about it, and just tell myself that the past is the past, and it's what I do in the future that matters. I truly applaud you for never trying drugs!!! :clap I also have it all around me, both in my neighborhood, with some of my friends, and to some degree even in my family. I have the uttmost respect for people who are around it, but don't give into the temptation. That's a rare, and good trait. As far as you being a crack baby goes, it obviously didn't affect you much, as you seem to be a very smart, and good guy, so don't ever feel bad about that. You can't change what your parents did, all you can do is work on yourself, and you're obviously on the right track. :)


I definitely relate to you in this situation, as far as drugs being everywhere around you and me. I think you're a strong individual and can definitely persevere through all of this- and you will. It's just an ongoing fight, and it's hard, so know that you're a strong person for coming out talking about it. That's the hardest thing for people to do and you're already past that step of difficulty. Sometimes we just have to remove ourself from the situation or people around us, as bad as it sounds, for the atmosphere to be gone with, aka the element of drugs, but you're intelligent and understand all of this. Yeah man, thanks....I know I can't do much but it hurts to know maybe my parrents put me through that. It's almost like physically hurting your child at a young age or as a baby and it's like- what did I ever do to you (to the parents) or what made this happen, to hurt me? My Dad has lied before, but I do have a lot of problems physically and have had them in the past, that I can see that could of been as a result of drugs being taken when a child was conceived or born....but I'm ok with it...Thank You.

i've smoked weed, my husband introduced me to it and before i met him i never even smoked a cig (still don't smoke those) but i probably smoke weed just on a weekend. i dated a heroin addict although i didn't know he was one until i was already very involved with him. he had everything going for him - he was assistant manager at walgreens, he drove a brand new mitsubishi eclipse and had a 2 bedroom apartment, you would have never guessed which i didn't.

it wasn't until he moved in with me that his problem was apparent as he could no longer hide it. needless to say he was fired, evicted and his car was repossessed. he also spent his time cheating on me while i worked for a lousy $7 an hour, which most went toward his habit. i finally threw him out. however, believe it or not i did not try his drug of choice even though i had more than easy access to it.

thats been my experiences with drugs. i have no desire to experiment as i've seen what addiction has done to my mom and dad (alcoholics), my ex and the people at the homeless shelter. i have a lot of issues with pain in my back and occasional teeth problems and i'll dip into my husbands percocets (maybe 1 a week at most, only when over the counter is not helping)

Brad while you have had a bad experience while taking in marijuana, that isn't the case for everyone.

The fact is that some people can handle certain things and others cannot. Some people can get really wasted and lose control over one drink whereas others can drink a 6 pack of beer and not feel anything. Point is that everyone has different levels of what they can tolerate.

That being said, I never felt the way you did while under marijuana. I'm not saying that people don't but I have never experienced it nor been around anyone who ever had your reaction.

I see what you're saying, and totally agree with you that it affects other people differentely. My mom's boyfriend smokes it everyday, and all it does to him is make him goofy, and hungry. lol!

The problem I have with it being legalized is what about the people who do react badly to it like myself? If it were legal, they'd have access to it as well. What if one of them decided to go for a drive, and suddenly lost control of their bodily movements? That's just got tragedy written all over it.

Unfortunately, when something becomes legal, it's legal for everyone (except children of course), so those people who have had the same reaction to it as I have, would be putting people's lives in jeopardy. I realize that the people you know never had the reaction that I had, but I know of several people who have had similar reactions. If it is legalized, those people will have access to it too, and that could be a disaster waiting to happen.

The problem I have with it being legalized is what about the people who do react badly to it like myself? If it were legal, they'd have access to it as well. What if one of them decided to go for a drive, and suddenly lost control of their bodily movements? That's just got tragedy written all over it.

Unfortunately, when something becomes legal, it's legal for everyone (except children of course), so those people who have had the same reaction to it as I have, would be putting people's lives in jeopardy. I realize that the people you know never had the reaction that I had, but I know of several people who have had similar reactions. If it is legalized, those people will have access to it too, and that could be a disaster waiting to happen.

Well the argument you raised here can relate to what I said before about alcohol.

What about the people who have very low tolerance for alcohol? Should alchohol be illegal because people with bad reactions have access to it and can lose control?

I'm the oldest of three kids, and I'm the only one who doesn't drink. My brother regularly drinks beer (thankfully just inside the house and not while driving). My sister drank quite a bit once she went away to college, but just has the occasional social drink now that she's a mother (and doesn't drink at all right now since she is pregnant). The last time I had a drink was a glass of champagne at my sister's wedding and that was almost 6 years ago!!

Well the argument you raised here can relate to what I said before about alcohol.

What about the people who have very low tolerance for alcohol? Should alchohol be illegal because people with bad reactions have access to it and can lose control?

I see what you're saying, but there are also pretty good measures that are taken with alcohol. I think blood alcohol testing is pretty accurate. I don't know the exact figures on this, but I have heard that most alcohol related accidents obviously happen with people who have a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. It's pretty rare that someone who drinks under the legal limit, causes accidents. Statistics show this, and I will try to provide them. If they had some kind of marijuana testing that could measure how high a person was, and how it affected each individual, then I could see it being legalized, I just think it's irresponsible to legalize something without some sort of regulations behind it.

For me personally, I just don't see any point in legalizing it right now. First of all, every marijuana user I know can get it easily anyway, so legalizing it won't make any difference to them to begin with. All legalizing it will do is introduce it to a larger number of people, and I see no benefit in that.

I respect your views, and your right to have them, this is just how I feel.

I definitely relate to you in this situation, as far as drugs being everywhere around you and me. I think you're a strong individual and can definitely persevere through all of this- and you will. It's just an ongoing fight, and it's hard, so know that you're a strong person for coming out talking about it. That's the hardest thing for people to do and you're already past that step of difficulty. Sometimes we just have to remove ourself from the situation or people around us, as bad as it sounds, for the atmosphere to be gone with, aka the element of drugs, but you're intelligent and understand all of this. Yeah man, thanks....I know I can't do much but it hurts to know maybe my parrents put me through that. It's almost like physically hurting your child at a young age or as a baby and it's like- what did I ever do to you (to the parents) or what made this happen, to hurt me? My Dad has lied before, but I do have a lot of problems physically and have had them in the past, that I can see that could of been as a result of drugs being taken when a child was conceived or born....but I'm ok with it...Thank You.

I appreciate everything you said, and you're right, it was hard for me to come out and admit alot of this. I've been here for over 7 years, and have never talked about anything like this, but it does feel good to get it out. And you're right, it is a daily struggle. Especially when you have about 10 different ways of getting it, and people in your own house partaking in it, and constantely asking you if you want to take a hit. I always say no, but sometimes it's hard, especially when I'm depressed. I know I can deal with the temptations though, and so I think I'll be fine.

I can only imagine how you must feel to know that your parents did that, without having any regard for how it would affect you. I'm sorry you have to deal with that, as well as the physical problems you have. It hurts when you have someone you love treat you that way, so I truly have sympathy for what you've gone through. Just hang in there, and know that tomorrow's a brand new day. That's the best advice I can give. :)

I have tried pot and hash. Marijuana made me feel really nauseous and paranoid; hence, the reason why I do not smoke weed. I have never been into drugs (and never will be); but, I am a social drinker and enjoy having a glass (or two) of my favorite alcoholic beverage (either champagne or red wine)...I gave up on all of my bad habits (like smoking) I used to take sleeping pills, but I weaned myself off those a long time ago...

I have never had a problem with drugs. I dated a girl once who had a crack problem, and believe me that was a nightmare.

About reefer. I have never had any real major effect from it. I have smoked some pretty powerful joints in my time that made me somewhat light headed, but never anything major.

Fortunately, I've had common sense at an early age and stayed far away from marijuana and other mind-altering drugs.

And I agree with you, Brad, legalizing marijuana would be a huge mistake.

Fortunately, I've had common sense at an early age and stayed far away from marijuana and other mind-altering drugs.

And I agree with you, Brad, legalizing marijuana would be a huge mistake.
So do I - I think legalizing it would cause a lot more problems than it would solve. I AM for marijuana use if it is for strictly medical use.

I never went through any drug problems of any kind.

As far as illegal substances go the only drug I have had first-hand experience with is cocaine. It wasn't pretty.

I was at a friend's house for a summer hang-out night; this was maybe three years ago. There was alcohol, there was marijuana, and there was cocaine. On the dining room table there was bags of the white powder scattered around with people doing lines.

I didn't know any of the people who brought it to the party as they were friends of my friend. They were trying to convince me to do a line and I said "No thanks, I'm cool with what I got here" while smoking a joint. They then said just try a bit on your tongue, it makes you feel numbness for a second and I still said no thanks.


A few hours later things then got pretty bad when withdrawl started kicking in...

I remember one kid got really paranoid and started talking to himself in a corner while curled up in a ball.

I remember one guy running around the house looking for more cocaine and grabbing people by the neck thinking that they were holding it from him.

My friend got a reaction I'd never forget when he put his arm around me and said "You know I wanna F*** you so hard. I always wanted to F*** you."


All in all this didn't turn out to be a fun night at all. Thankfully everyone turned out ok and to all of them the night was like a trance, the people who were under the influence of the drug don't recall a thing of that night. I asked my friend the following morning if he remembers what he told me. He said no and when I told him what he said, he got apologetic and asked if he "attempted to do anything".



While seeing this first-hand I have absolutely no desire whatsoever to ever be involved with cocaine; among any other "hard-core" stuff.

Contrary to what some other people might think or believe; not all marijuana users have the urge to go onto the "harder stuff".

I am going to have to disagree with yall here. I think reefer should be legal. I have friends of mine who smoke it, and they are totally responsible. It dosent run their lives and they are not out of control addicts. In fact they live pretty productive lives, but they only smoke in moderation.

I am going to have to disagree with yall here. I think reefer should be legal. I have friends of mine who smoke it, and they are totally responsible. It dosent run their lives and they are not out of control addicts. In fact they live pretty productive lives, but they only smoke in moderation.
To each his own!!

I am going to have to disagree with yall here. I think reefer should be legal. I have friends of mine who smoke it, and they are totally responsible. It dosent run their lives and they are not out of control addicts. In fact they live pretty productive lives, but they only smoke in moderation.

I think marijauana should be legalized as well.

Am I the only one who hasn't tried marijuana? Never knew where to get it and never cared. I think it's as bad as coke.

Admittedly, I tend to be a bit judgemental. I'm not judging anyone here, but I do in people I know in real life. Anything more than social drinking makes me mad. /goody twoshoes

Am I the only one who hasn't tried marijuana? Never knew where to get it and never cared. I think it's as bad as coke.

What makes you say that?

I have seen first-hand the reactions of cocaine and it is NOWHERE near as bad as what marijuana can do to you.

I don't know what you have experienced, but have you ever been with people under the influence of marijuana and/or cocaine and seen their effects?

Am I the only one who hasn't tried marijuana? Never knew where to get it and never cared. I think it's as bad as coke.

Admittedly, I tend to be a bit judgemental. I'm not judging anyone here, but I do in people I know in real life. Anything more than social drinking makes me mad. /goody twoshoes
You're not alone, Cathy, I've never tried it myself.

Am I the only one who hasn't tried marijuana? Never knew where to get it and never cared. I think it's as bad as coke.

Admittedly, I tend to be a bit judgemental. I'm not judging anyone here, but I do in people I know in real life. Anything more than social drinking makes me mad. /goody twoshoes


No, you are not the only one. I have never tried marijuana or any other kind drug. The worst thing that I have ever done was drink alcohol, and I hardly ever drink.

^ That's me in a nutshell.

Am I the only one who hasn't tried marijuana? Never knew where to get it and never cared. I think it's as bad as coke.

Admittedly, I tend to be a bit judgemental. I'm not judging anyone here, but I do in people I know in real life. Anything more than social drinking makes me mad. /goody twoshoes
No you're not the only one. I never tried it either. I did know some schoolmates who did though. One girl actually was a bus driver for the HS ( yes in NC at the time, students did drive the School Buses including for the elementary schools too). She was busted for smoking pot and they fired her. I can imagine what would have happened if she got into an accident with the bus while she was high?

Eek, after reading all these posts, I think I shall stay away from it.
I have never done drugs, and have absolutely no interest in it... I actually have no interest in alcohol either. I have watched both things destroy people that I loved, so I'm not about to start now.:(

ive never tried pot and i never really plan to. my school is FULL of drugs though. people who dont do drugs or drink are in the minority and its hard sometimes, actually i feel like im looked down on sometimes because i'm one of the few truly sober kids i know (along with my friends) but oh well. people tell me i should just let loose and have fun but personally i feel like i can do that without drugs. :) so i honestly have no desire to try/do it. but yeah, im not a stranger to it, i know tons of people who do drugs and drink...all the time.

ive never tried pot and i never really plan to. my school is FULL of drugs though. people who dont do drugs or drink are in the minority and its hard sometimes, actually i feel like im looked down on sometimes because i'm one of the few truly sober kids i know (along with my friends) but oh well. people tell me i should just let loose and have fun but personally i feel like i can do that without drugs. :) so i honestly have no desire to try/do it. but yeah, im not a stranger to it, i know tons of people who do drugs and drink...all the time.
Good for you for not giving in...so many of those kids could learn a thing or two from you. :nod:

Never tried it, don't care about it....or for it...I don't think I'm ever going to do drugs or try cigarettes

Am I the only one who hasn't tried marijuana? Never knew where to get it and never cared. I think it's as bad as coke.

Admittedly, I tend to be a bit judgemental. I'm not judging anyone here, but I do in people I know in real life. Anything more than social drinking makes me mad. /goody twoshoes
i've never tried it either, nor will i ever. i was curious about it as a kid but i never did it and i'm glad. drugs are garbage, so are cigarettes and alcohol. if i wanted to ruin myself, i wouldn't do it in such a gross way.

i've never tried it either, nor will i ever. i was curious about it as a kid but i never did it and i'm glad. drugs are garbage, so are cigarettes and alcohol. if i wanted to ruin myself, i wouldn't do it in such a gross way.

I have to disagree about alcohol, I think alcohol in moderation is a positive thing (unless it's people who have an incredibly low tolerance and can't take a small amount.)

I enjoy drinking. I like the way it makes me feel. I don't drink too much, I've never had a hangover, never been sick, never been plastered or anything like that.

I really like how it relaxes me and loosens me up. It's easier for me to talk to people.

I also don't think marijuana is too harmful a drug for most people. I have tried marijuana a few times myself. The first time was the best for me. I was in a bad mood but the marijuana made me forget about that. I didn't care about the insulting things people had said to me any more, got really giggly and couldn't stop laughing for a while. It was a lovely feeling.

Unfortunately, none of the times I've tried it since have lived up to the first time.

I never tried drugs. I knew a number of people in high school who did drugs and the effect on their lives was always negative. And seeing what drugs did to their lives, I just didn't want them (drugs) in my life. I also feared that if I experimented with drugs like pot it could lead to addiction to harder drugs.

Am I the only one who hasn't tried marijuana? Never knew where to get it and never cared. I think it's as bad as coke.

Admittedly, I tend to be a bit judgemental. I'm not judging anyone here, but I do in people I know in real life. Anything more than social drinking makes me mad. /goody twoshoes



Dawsongirl I cant tell you from personal experience reefer is nowhere near as bad as coke. Reefer is actually a lot safer.

ive never tried pot and i never really plan to. my school is FULL of drugs though. people who dont do drugs or drink are in the minority and its hard sometimes, actually i feel like im looked down on sometimes because i'm one of the few truly sober kids i know (along with my friends) but oh well. people tell me i should just let loose and have fun but personally i feel like i can do that without drugs. :) so i honestly have no desire to try/do it. but yeah, im not a stranger to it, i know tons of people who do drugs and drink...all the time.
Stick to your guns...no reason in the world why people can't have fun sober. :thumbsup:

It's actually nice to see how responsible most members of S.O. are. For those of you who have never tried any hardcore drugs, I sincerely applaud, and respect you!! :clap Like I said, I only experimented with pain pills, and marijuana a few times, and I don't plan on trying anything else in the future. I learned many lessons the hard way, and I'd be an idiot to try anything else. Once again, huge kudos to all of you who have steered clear of drugs!! :thumbsup:

ive never tried pot and i never really plan to. my school is FULL of drugs though. people who dont do drugs or drink are in the minority and its hard sometimes, actually i feel like im looked down on sometimes because i'm one of the few truly sober kids i know (along with my friends) but oh well. people tell me i should just let loose and have fun but personally i feel like i can do that without drugs. :) so i honestly have no desire to try/do it. but yeah, im not a stranger to it, i know tons of people who do drugs and drink...all the time.
You are a good guy Joe. You should really be proud of yourself. Your classmates could learn a few things from you. :)

Nope.

My philosophy on this subject has been "Why do something that will hurt you down the road?"

What's the point of doing something that, eventually, will come back to haunt you?

I never smoke cigarette or drink alcohol- one sip or one puff could lead to a catastrophe.

I have to disagree about alcohol, I think alcohol in moderation is a positive thing (unless it's people who have an incredibly low tolerance and can't take a small amount.)

I enjoy drinking. I like the way it makes me feel. I don't drink too much, I've never had a hangover, never been sick, never been plastered or anything like that.

I really like how it relaxes me and loosens me up. It's easier for me to talk to people.

I also don't think marijuana is too harmful a drug for most people. I have tried marijuana a few times myself. The first time was the best for me. I was in a bad mood but the marijuana made me forget about that. I didn't care about the insulting things people had said to me any more, got really giggly and couldn't stop laughing for a while. It was a lovely feeling.

Unfortunately, none of the times I've tried it since have lived up to the first time.



Yeah I totally agree with you. I have to admit I like to get my drink thing on, but I am totally responsible when I do so. I set myself at a limit on how much I drink and I stick to it.

As far as illegal substances go the only drug I have had first-hand experience with is cocaine. It wasn't pretty.

All the more reason to stay away from it... far away.

I was at a friend's house for a summer hang-out night; this was maybe three years ago. There was alcohol, there was marijuana, and there was cocaine. On the dining room table there was bags of the white powder scattered around with people doing lines.

Just think how much better it would have been if there was ice cream and milkshakes on the table instead of that garbage.

While seeing this first-hand I have absolutely no desire whatsoever to ever be involved with cocaine; among any other "hard-core" stuff.

Consider yourself lucky. Many other weren't so lucky and ended up dying or ruining their lives.

Contrary to what some other people might think or believe; not all marijuana users have the urge to go onto the "harder stuff."

Some don't, but many, many other have and many with catastrophic results.

I found this article in the Reader's Digest, Feb., 1996. Here are some quotes:
"Despite all of those pro-drug messages, the fact remains that marijuana is harmful. Studies show that it disrupts short-term memory and hormonal levels. Young women may find their monthly cycle disrupted."

"Marijuana alters brain function and harms the lungs- one joint has four times more tar than a tobacoo cigarette."

"Marijuana is also a 'gateway' drug. Few cocaine, LSD or herion users did not first smoke pot. One reason is that a teen who uses marijuana is more likely to come into contact with users and sellers of other harder drugs. A youngster 12-17 years old who smokes marijuana is 85 times more likely to use cocaine than one who does not."

"Moreover, teen-age marijuana use is linked to criminal behavior. In 1993, 26% of all male teens arrested in 12 major cities tested positive for marijuana. In Washington, D.C., 52% of arrested juveniles tested positive for marijuana in 1994- up 6% from 1990."

"Fred Motley of Spring Valley, N.Y. understands just how dangerous marijuana really is. He was a 12-year-old honor student when he first smoked pot. 'I wanted to be accepted by the cool crowd,' he says. He started smoking pot only on weekends, but then moved on to LSD, cocaine and crack. He grew increasingly beligerent, routinely skipped school and became depressed. In January, 1993 he entered a drug treatment program, and for two years he has been trying to put his life back together."

Remember, in the above story, it all began with marijuana. And sadly, that type of story has be repeated over and over again by others who started by smoking that "harmless" drug.

Brad, I'm like you--I've only experimented with pot and pain pills (which I was prescribed). The pot made me dizzy, but I have to admit the pain pills were really helpful at the time. It made me numb to everything. However, don't think I'll ever become addicted to it. But it was nice for the meantime.

Alcohol is pretty much the only substance I'll indulge in and I don't even do that frequently. It's just nice for socializing and such. It relaxes me and makes me feel happy :)

It's actually nice to see how responsible most members of S.O. are. For those of you who have never tried any hardcore drugs, I sincerely applaud, and respect you!! :clap Like I said, I only experimented with pain pills, and marijuana a few times, and I don't plan on trying anything else in the future. I learned many lessons the hard way, and I'd be an idiot to try anything else. Once again, huge kudos to all of you who have steered clear of drugs!! :thumbsup:
AMEN, drugs are just stupid. Me, being an addictive personality (to begin with) I am just blessed that I stayed away, or I will definitely be an addict. When I was a teen-ager, I never drank or did drugs; when I was in my 20's, the only DUMB things I did, was to smoke and have a class of champagne. Once in a while I enjoy having a glass of champagne or a red wine; but I gave up on the cigarettes.

I've never tried drugs of any kind, nor have I ever even been drunk. It's such a pain in the ass to get along with people and make friends in college when that's ALL anyone does. I know it's not everyone, but a good majority. I just don't understand the appeal at all. I'm not trying to be a "goody two shoes" or whatever, like many people might think, I just have absolutely zero desire to do these things. I don't want to make myself sick, I don't want to risk addiction, and to be quite honest, when I see drunk or high people I sit there feeling like I'm surrounded by a bunch of monkeys who don't know any better. I don't want to be that. People sit around and talk about it all like it's a big joke and I'm just like ughhhh shut up you're an idiot. (I know not everyone who takes drugs brags about it, I'm just saying that when it gets to that point it's like...seriously?) I do, however, think alcohol is fine in moderation. It's the "getting trashed" thing I don't understand.

This might be kind of off topic, but I almost find here at college that the more strict someone's parents are, the more likely the kid is likely to go all out at college. That's why, when they get to college, they feel like they just have to try all of these forbidden things because the more out of reach things were to someone, the more interested they become. My parents didn't sit there and hand me alcohol, but they're not very strict at all. It almost makes me not want to be a very strict parent myself someday.

AMEN, drugs are just stupid. Me, being an addictive personality (to begin with) I am just blessed that I stayed away, or I will definitely be an addict. When I was a teen-ager, I never drank or did drugs; when I was in my 20's, the only DUMB things I did, was to smoke and have a class of champagne. Once in a while I enjoy having a glass of champagne or a red wine; but I gave up on the cigarettes.

:yourock:

:yourock:
Awwww shucks, (I am blushing) thanks, sweetie:D

It's actually nice to see how responsible most members of S.O. are. For those of you who have never tried any hardcore drugs, I sincerely applaud, and respect you!! :clap Once again, huge kudos to all of you who have steered clear of drugs!! :thumbsup:
I have been around alot of drugs and addicts in my profession,and those
who I sincerely applaud are those who have gone down the 'wrong' road
and then found their way back..these are the real heroes. I appreciate
all of those who have never touched drugs, but its much easier to keep
on the staight and narrow if you never wandered off it in the first place.


I also think alcohol to be just as dangerous as marijuana(real marijuana,
with no additives that is) and cocaine to be worse. This is from the effect
I have seen it have on some lives,not all. Some can drink socially and
not get in too deep.

I once dated a man who smoked pot like cigarettes. He was the most abusive assclown. Paranoid, jealous, a crazy son of a bitch, which I attribute to his marijuana intake. People who usually have a substance abuse situation are very unhappy, and this is their means of escapism...

Awwww shucks, (I am blushing) thanks, sweetie:D

Hey, you're welcome, Tara.:D

I feel kind of bad... I mean, seeing pictures of you and with your screen name and all, it's all very rock and roll, and I tend to equate that with experimenting with drugs... and I feel really bad because I sort of stereotyped you, thinking maybe you had experimented (so horrible of me, I know). I hope you don't take it the wrong way.:( ... But after hearing you talk about how you have not done drugs and think it's stupid anyway, I realized I had somewhat misjudged you, so I'm really sorry... and actually really proud, after all, being a "Hollywood Rock Chic" AND standing up against drugs adds up to a pretty incredible role model.:) I hope you will forgive me...

Hey, you're welcome, Tara.:D

I feel kind of bad... I mean, seeing pictures of you and with your screen name and all, it's all very rock and roll, and I tend to equate that with experimenting with drugs... and I feel really bad because I sort of stereotyped you, thinking maybe you had experimented (so horrible of me, I know). I hope you don't take it the wrong way.:( ... But after hearing you talk about how you have not done drugs and think it's stupid anyway, I realized I had somewhat misjudged you, so I'm really sorry... and actually really proud, after all, being a "Hollywood Rock Chic" AND standing up against drugs adds up to a pretty incredible role model.:) I hope you will forgive me...
Ha ha ha..sweetie, no worries. As I mentioned before, yes, I have tried pot and hash (thought it sucked) and never again. A lot of people think I am this "wild and crazy" person, well, guess what! I am :D . But I stay the heck away from drugs; never been interested.

I have two family members who have been on drugs and one has been suspected but she hasn't gotten into any trouble.

My middle sister got off drugs by her then boyfriend and now husband. I've never asked what kind of drugs or anything, I just don't think I want to know. My niece, middle sister's daughter has been suspected of taking drugs just because she is skinny but no real hard evidence.

My cousin was on drugs and got help for it. I heard it was speed but I haven't gotten confirmation as to what kind it was but hopefully she is off the stuff now.

My middle sister got off drugs by her then boyfriend and now husband. I've never asked what kind of drugs or anything, I just don't think I want to know.
Very happy for your sister,sometimes it takes the love of another to help
an addict...love really can cure all:)

I never did any kind of drugs myself, but I know all too well its effects on others.

My father is an alcoholic, and growing up in that house, he was verbally abusive. I just dreaded coming home every night from school, not knowing what one little thing was going to set him off. It got so bad and my mother feared so much for our lives that she had no choice but to get a restraining order and eventually a divorce. She was fearful for a long time. She tried to get him help, but he just wouldn't take that step for himself. :(

As for me, it has been a long process in coming to terms with this ordeal, but my faith helped me a lot.