Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

Dosage is the critical factor for any drug and everyone is absolutely unique (and, more so, in unique life circumstances at a given point) as it pertains to mind altering substances and the actual outcome of their lives. Set and setting matter. If you’re depressed and doing nothing but getting stoned, you’re using weed to keep yourself busy. It offers potential for “wasting” away, by staying stoned.

Marijuana is commonly abused and does ruin lives. Washed up marijuana addicts are common, yielding lost potential for the addict and a loss for society. The unproductive stoner has long been an American cliche, but true. (file_id.diz)

Meth, on the other hand, leaves little room for responsible recreational use. I’d be shocked if more than 1% of people who’ve ever tried meth would call themselves “responsible casual users”.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: