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True --- probably a lot of people first take speed to help them stay awake --- either because they're working long hours or trying to stay up all night --- or because the pot and booze and other downers they first took make them sleepy at parties. I always think it's weird how drug users will take one drug --- then to counteract that drug they take another --- I've seen cocaine users realize they finally need some sleep and will change drugs so that can happen. I wonder if there is a difference between those who use speed but manage to sleep at some point are better off than those who just go on and on without sleep. I think sleeplessness is partly what makes them snap.