Ain't that a trip?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

While I find the chemistry lesson to be interesting (seriously, no sarcasm intended), my body is designed to increase and decrease adrenaline all by itself. With LSD, and you did say that no one knows exactly what causes the effect, the effect sought after is still brought about by introducing some physical and foreign substance into your body, regardless of the amount required.

But what if someone discovers a way to completely reproduce the effects of LSD without any such "foreign substance" (I know, unlikely, but bear with me). Would you, scaeagles, then be inclined to try it? My guess is probably not since, as you've already made clear, the effects aren't something that appeals to you. So this whole business of "foreign substance" is stands out as quite the red herring, even more so when you look at the reality of the chemistry going on. If it doesn't interest you then it doesn't interest you, no worries.

But the "it's bad for you 'cause it's not natural" argument is too often used as justification for the vilification and persecution of drug use. I'm not in saying that that's what you're doing, obviosly you're not. But as a rational person, I'd think that you'd be better served just making your decission based on your own desires, not on some technical rationalization that bears little resemblance to reality.

[Alex]

But the "it's bad for you 'cause it's not natural" argument is too often used as justification for the vilification and persecution of drug use.

I'm not saying anybody here has put forward the argument but something I find interesting is that many people will disdain the "unnatural" argument against drugs while blindly supporting it against genetically modified corn. And vice versa.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I'm not saying anybody here has put forward the argument but something I find interesting is that many people will disdain the "unnatural" argument against drugs while blindly supporting it against genetically modified corn. And vice versa.

Not I. I for one welcome our genetically modified corn overlords.

[innerSpaceman]

Nope, you've got me there. I object to genetically modifying something and then selling it with the claim that it is a nutrient. Dangerous side effects go with the territory of drugs and medicines, but people should not have to keep their caveat emptor radar set to 11 when dealing with purported food.

(Feh, it's bad enough that today's foodstuffs require you to keep the radar set to 6.)

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

When ARE you going to DL again? Not that I'm going to slip you some acid - I'm the LEAST likely person to do that - but I know you have something coming up and I think a meet is in order - like it or not.

Wait....bad acid trip....all the words on the screen are running together and swirling in beautiful colors and I can't make out what you or MBC is saying.....

[Not Afraid]

Get over it and fess up the dates. I know you have a trip planned soon. You said so.

[Kevy Baby]

I have an addiction.

To ThinKrisps®

Beyond that, I am in the same boat as Coaster Matt.

[CoasterMatt]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Beyond that, I am in the same boat as Coaster Matt.

Some people even claim that we're the same person!

[Kevy Baby]

GusGus was mortified that there was someone else like me in the world.

[NickO'Time]

Did he win the Tour De France?