[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

Have you read “Saying Yes - In Defense of Drug Use” by Jacob Sullum? He goes through the (so-called) recreational drugs & discusses the effects. He also interviews responsible users. A lot of the worry about irresponsible use is just hype by gov’t or anti-drug folks. The reality isn’t as bad as it’s made out to be. It’s an interesting read, regardless of where you stand on the issue.

Sullum, of course, had the advantage of being able to hand-pick his sample of "responsible drug users," whereas the rest of us don't....

[Twotone]

“Sullum, of course, had the advantage of being able to hand-pick his sample of “responsible drug users,” whereas the rest of us don’t....”

True enough. But responsible people can use drugs responsibly. And there really isn’t anything we can do about irresponsible people other than punish them when their stupidity injures someone.