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Question: Why are people so afraid of drugs!?
I mean, in europe, you can do any drug you want, and it's not like civilization has collapsed there or everyone there just lies on the couch all day smoking pot!. I mean, I personally have never had drugs (not that I wouldn't like to try), but I don't see why people think it's so bad!. It's just like anything else, it's great to do just don't overdo it!. So what is so horrible about drugs that they should be banned from the earth!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Ok, a main reason people are afraid of doing drugs is mainly the fear of the loss of control/addiction!. Most people want to have control of their environment, and drugs take that away, which is also why people DO take them is because they want to lose control for a while!. Let everything go after going home and seeing how much life sucks or after a long week of staying up till at least 11:30 every night doing homework, and waking up at 7 to go to school!. Sometimes people want someone else to drive after they have been driving nonstop for a while!.

Another reason is hype!. As ive even read on this answer, people say pot kills you and is the blame for everything, just as they've been told by the government and their parents!. Well ive done my research on this and although marijuana smoke does have tar, there have been NO cases of cancer related to marijuana!. also, in essence, THC is basically caffeine, but inverted!. Caffeine increases the transmission of signals between neurotransmitters in the brain while THC slows and or mixes the signals!.
-Another myth related to this is that it "kills brain cells, leading to short term memory problems"!. First of all, getting hit in the head by a soccerball kills brain cells!. What smoking pot actually does is reduce the amount of transmissions between neurotransmitters, not kill them, over time!.

And weed isn't bad, especially compared to other things out there!. It is the one drug that is natural and doesn't do any other brain damage (however, LSD and shrooms dont cause tissue damage, they can cause psychological problems like psychosis!.) There is actually a theory out there that says THC can help with cancer because it urges cells to die before they have the possibility to mutate and become cancerous in the first place!.

So sure, everything is bad in moderation, but i dont think that we care about moderation of fat food and soda!. Sure, we can be obese and sweaty and gross but it is a taboo to sit on your couch and smoke some weed with a couple of friends while watching movies!. Sure we can drink ourselves to death and drive drunk but we can't hang out in a basement and relax after a long day!.

And my last point is that only losers smoke pot!. This is the biggest stereotype of them all!. These are the people who get caught and/or are the people who look like they do!. I know at least a dozen kids that are on the honor role, have over a 3!.5 gpa, and smoke every once in a while to nearly habitually!. These kids are in the top 10% of the class!. You just never suspect us!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I personally believe that marijuana is not bad for you (as long as you do it casually)!. I know there differing opinions as to what casual is but for me I'd say casual is around once every 1-3 months!. Smoking it every day just makes you lethargic and lazy!. It is called a "gateway" drug but I think the only reason it's called that is because once you've had enough of pot you want something different!. The will power of the user has a strong effect as to whether they get addicted to the drug or not (at least in my opinion)!. Drugs are considered bad because they alter the way we think and perceive things, hence being under the influence!. They are also bad because like alcohol you build up a tolerance to the amount of drugs you take so you will always consume more and more till you wear your body down and it dies!. This is why I don't touch any other illegal substances except for pot once in a while!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It seems you have only had experience of people that take ,so called recreational drugs!.
The problem with drugs Poppet is that they become a habit,which then turns into an addiction!.
People who say they "Only smoke Pot" for instance will
defend their addiction because they have no realisation of what this so called harmless drug is doing to them!.
The harder drugs like Cocaine, Heroin and speed etc:
Kill!. It may not be apparent until it is too late, even prescription drugs can lead to addiction and Death!.
Unless you have been there it is impossible to give your verdict on any drug!.
I Have been there Poppet, and believe me it is pure and utter Hell!. You lose Everything and Everyone,
you end up living on the Streets doing whatever it takes to get your next fix!. You are continually watching your back until eventually you are in a pit so black there is no way out!. If like me you are Lucky and save yourself in time, you still have a continual battle for the rest of your Life to stay Clean!. Now can you understand why people are afraid of drugs!.
It Takes a very strong will to say no,and for those that think they can use once will undoubtedly wish they never had!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think some individuals are afraid of drugs because of statistical research, government laws, views that people conceive of those who do drugs and various other aspects!.

From personal experience, I do know of some drugs that are seriously off limits and they do pull the individual further into a deeper hole!. Other drugs, as someone said "soft" drugs I do not hold the conception are evil!. I think you are correct it depends how they use the drug and if it is the main focus in their life!. But, also being a psych major, I know that there are some individuals that have a tendency to do drugs not for the sake of doing them for fun, relaxation, etc!. but to numb their life, emotions, and thoughts!. Some people have an addictive personality and are not able to balance the good with the bad!. So though I take the view that not all drugs are "bad", I do think there are some individuals that really should not step into that door because it will be difficult for them to walk away from it!.
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Certain drugs are perceived to be a gateway to harder drugs!.


For instance, even if one experiences no long term health / mental issues after the use of pot, many are of the impression that it will lead them to try something else, and something else, and something else, until they're eventually found lying in a dark alley, a freshly used needle still poking from their arm!.


The stereotype is, quite honestly, absurd!. While I feel that drug education is essential, it's also true that most drugs would not harm society as much as they're claimed to!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You can't do any drug you want in Europe!. they're actually having a lot of problems with people using illegal drugs over there!. Just because you're in Europe doesn't mean you can use crack, heroine, or pot!. And seriously, how can you ask why drugs are bad for you!?!? It's because they have serious effects on your health! They can kill you, make you act crazy and kill yourself, and addict you and usually end up depressing you, and leave with with nothing but terrible headaches, rotted out teeth, wrinkles everywhere, and drugs in your bloodstream!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

If such drugs are made available in the free market like vegetables and pulses, it will lead to big confusion in the society, particularly in poor and under developed countries!. Thus leading to anarchy and chaos!.

In developed countries, the situation is totally different!. There the average people can afford to purchase!. In poor countries and under-developed countries, such drugs will be going to wrong hands and will definitely be misused by ordinary people!. We cannot compare with developed or highly developed countries!. If a free hand is given, drugs will lead to lawlessness, crime, theft, murder and what not!.

As you say if people take within limits it is ok!. Here it will become uncontrollable!. We cannot assure that it will not be misused when it goes to wrong hands!.

Drugs or cigarette smoking is, therefore, banned in the larger interests of keeping/maintaining law and order in the society, which also has the approval from the international body like United Nations Organization!. It is also done in the interest of Good Health!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

A lot of people don't see pot as bad!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.i've even heard someone say pot isn't addictive!.

Yeah people overdose on alcohol!.!.!.!.!.!.but alcohol is a drug and in my eyes isn't treated like a drug!.

Drugs are addictive - self control my *** you tell that to an alcoholic who just can't shake it!. You tell that to someone who has to inject everday of their life!. Most of these people would love to be off the drugs - they just can't!.

Alcohol, cigarretes and drugs are highly addictive!.

My uncle smoked pot and it caused his depression to get worse and worse!. Pot kills brain cells and over time changes peoples behaviour!.

WTF Is wrong with life that you would want to warp reality!? There are SOOO many highs you can get from just living!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

It's all the government's beliefs!. Over in Amsterdam wheredrugs are legal, their belifs differ from American governmental beliefs!. So America's government pushes their beliefs on the country by passing laws, so most people think, if this is illegal then why should I partake in it!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

U actually think people are afraid of drugs, just about every person I know has done drugs!. & every town, city, village, country has them!. So no one is afraid of drugs the people who don't do them are smart!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think that people fear that they will not be able to control to take them once they start!. They are addictive and just like alcohol you start out slow and then you need more and more to get the same feeling!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Illicit street drugs are known to cause mental health problems in many people who indulge in them!.

Drug induced psychosis is very common!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well, Class A drugs can kill you!. And softer drugs like marijuana can lead to taking them!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

maybe because some drugs are less "safe" than others!. dealers, for example, can add other things with the drugs that can be very dangerous!. And, some people are more affected by drugs than others!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

LEGALIZE IT

420 livesWww@QuestionHome@Com

well pot wont kill you but cocane will if u ovedoze pot is the only drug that wont kill youWww@QuestionHome@Com

Fear!.


And you can't do any drug you want in Europe!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

they shouldnt be illegal except for the big ones like LSD and stuff, people are goingt o do drugs one way or anotherWww@QuestionHome@Com

cuz they look and act like losers and moronsWww@QuestionHome@Com

!.!.!.the laws of our country prevail!.!.!.stay in europe if you are a USER!.!.!.
!.!.!.its illegal in the USA!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

First of all, you have an incorrect view of how Europe deals with drugs!. You're spouting conjecture and rumor, not fact!. Try arriving at Heathrow airport with a bag of hash if you don't believe me!. Note - Bring some personal lubricant and save yourself some pain!.

Second, if you have the self restraint you claim to have, then you are not the correct example of a person that would be affected by drugs!. You're like a white rich guy claiming that racism doesn't exist!. Spend some time on skid row, see the people who's lives are affected by drugs, and ask yourself if you want more of them!. Because there will be more of them, not less (why would there be less if drugs are easier to get!?)!. The dealers would be chump change compared to the Madison Avenue crowd if they were allowed to market a legal, addictive product with a profit margin bigger than oil!.

Third - Most drugs were once legal in the US!. They were made illegal after our society recognized the damage it was doing!. Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it!.

Last - Pshaw on your "self-restraint" theory!. Think of it this way!. Take 100 envelopes of deadly killer Anthrax, and hand them to 100 random people (to simulate legal drug distribution)!. Tell them that opening those envelopes have a 90% chance that it will kill anyone in the area, but a 10% chance of they will suvive, and if they do so, they will get a million dollar reward!. Wait a year!. You'll have dozens of dead people on your hands!. The question is, will you recognize why those people died, or claim "no harm" because there's a couple of millionaires!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

there are allot of legal drugs that require strict supervision because they are potentially dangerous, every year prescription drugs are taken off the market because they have been found to be unsafe for one reason or another!. the illicit drugs out there aren't legal because they are well known to have some really serious side-effects!. and no in europe you can't just buy any drug you want!. if you are interested in finding out why these drugs are illegal, spend some time in your local emergency department!. it should give you a good idea!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Are you talking about all drugs or just pot!? Some heavy drugs are really bad, hopefully you know that though!. Pot is not all that bad, i agree!. I smoked for about 3 or 4 years!. Life wasn't bad but i wasn't addicted to it!. I didn't go out to places and then only stay half an hour because i had to go home to have one!. I didn't get up in the morning and have one and spend all day on the lounge and not socialize!. I did however not open the door to friends when they popped in cause i didn't want them to see m stoned, the house was pretty much a mess cause i had no motivation and i did get pretty moody for a few months when i quit!. Im pregnant now and my partner has been trying to quit for months and months and months but he gets angry and really bad when he doesn't have it!. But as an ex-smoker i couldn't not imagine having a newborn around someone that is smashed!. also it is a expensive habit!. So i guess depends on the circumstances, it does change someones mood but depends on what situation your in at the time!. As long as you control it and it doesn't control you!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

That's a fairly simplistic viewpoint!. The major problem with drug use is the effects aren't completely known!. Something like ecstasy for example has only become readily used in the last, say 20 years!. Unfortunately my generation is going to be the guinea pigs for it's effects down the line and I, for one, am feeling a more than a little concerned about this now!.

Drugs such as meth (or ice as the kids are calling it now) can cause delusions, hyper sexuality (a nurse friend has seen a meth head attempting to masturbate for 10 hours), aggressive behaviour and a host of other glorious symptoms!. I personally have very bad teeth from using it when I was younger, and have even lost one!.

I think it can be difficult to stop using once you start!. I'm not going to lie, I've had a lot of fun when I was high - And there-in lies the biggest problem!. Even if you're not physically addicted, psychologically it can be hard to enjoy 'normal' life when you can take a fun little trip down the rabbit hole!.

And I hate to break it to you, places like Amsterdam have a massive drug problem!. I've seen junkies who can no longer even look after their own basic needs shooting up in broad daylight in parks before passing out!. These people don't have homes or food in their bellies, let alone jobs!.

Some people can handle taking drugs a few times and not get themselves into any mischief!. Some can take one pill and die!. Some can start of smoking a spliff and listening to Led Zeppelin when they are in high school, and end up shooting heroin into their eyeball!. Unfortunately we don't know which way we'll go!.

If you are going to try drugs make sure you always tell someone what you are having or had, try to get them from a reliable source (this is not really possible but you know what I mean) and don't get yourself into a really dodgy place!. If there is a problem always go to hospital!. Trust me, they're not going to charge you!.

I've lost friends from drugs, but fortunately most of us are ok now!. Just BE CAREFUL!Www@QuestionHome@Com

drugs are the reason so many people are loss each day it can cause for you to have really bad health!.
Plus people they overdo it not because they want to it's because they're addicted to it!. Some people can't stop they keep trying to get more until they had enough!. Some people would even steal money just to get the drugs they need!.

Some drugs are good like medicine, but only if it's prescripted by your doctor!. but some is more harmful for others!.

Drugs ruin your life we're not afraid of them!. It's just one of the things you're gonna have to say no too!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

they don't!.

you used such a vague term, drugs!.

caffeine is a drug, tylenol is a drug, alcohol is a drug!.

i think you meant to say pot!.

some more intense drugs are prone to be incredibly physically addictive, and people become crackheads from using them!. also they are very prone to psychological diseases!.

pot can sometimes in some cases cause psychological conditions also, but it's more rare!. but then again, some people are alcoholics also!.

i think with pot it's mostly propaganda!. i think if you look at it logically it is less harmful than alcohol as a whole!.

some say things like "it's a gateway drug"!. well that argument doesn't make any sense, because if it was then legalizing it would automatically solve that just as alcohol is not a gateway drug, but if we had prohibition it would be because it would be linked directly to the same types of people that provide other illegal things, such as was the case with prohibition in the united states!.

honestly, there is no good reason why pot should be illegal, and many good reasons why it should be legal!.

people don't want their kids to smoke pot!? i'll tell you what, it's easier for under aged people to get pot than it is for alcohol!. for pot you can get it no problem at school, you don't even have to go anywhere!. for alcohol you need to get id and all that stuff!. so that argument doesn't make any sense either!. think of all the tax money the government is missing out on, and needlessly spending on trying to catch people harmlessly smoking pot!.

it's ridiculous!. i like the thinking in the united states!. "don't smoke pot, but go ahead and buy guns!." i think the US government is confused!.

pot is safe, guns kill people and facilitate crime!.

not to mention all the great uses of hemp!.

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because drugs are a reason that people are dieing lately

some people want to live longer!.!. whether its for someone!.!. or thereselvs

the only reason id like to live is for my kids and my husband

and drugs can cause diseases e!.t!.cWww@QuestionHome@Com