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Anon discovers cigarettes (Edit: Anon discovers addiction) (lemmy.ml)

submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by LifeLemons@lemmy.ml to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

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[–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago (2 children)

I think I see what you're saying. To go through addiction is to experience life from a novel perspective. If one's goal is to experience all life has to offer, if they want to touch the very extremes of human existance, "getting an addiction" would probably go on their bucket list. It produces both highs and lows that no other experience can emulate, and has enabled you personally to grow into a wiser, more complete person. I can dig that.

I'm just not sure how many people here are ready to consider taking their own lives to that far of an extreme. Not everyone in a theme park wants to ride the most intense roller coaster, yet they still have a grand time at the park. In the same way, many people are perfectly content without touching the fringe edges of human experience... and that's a perfectly fine and valid way to live.

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago

Being a drug addict doesnt mean homeless on the streets. Also many people have tried hard drugs without realizing it. Adderall feels remarkably like methamphetamine. Vicodin and oxy feel very much like heroin. Benzos like Xanax are some of the most addictive substances weve created, causing seizures in those who quit cold turkey. Alcohol is still one of the most potent substances and causes numerous problems for nearly all parts of society.

I never understood alcohol being legal and promoted while all the other drugs were demonized. Its inconsistent at best.

[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

I'm a Stoic and a Hedonist among other things, IMO i get one life and then i go back to nothing forever. I owe it to myself to fully explore my world, mind, and body to the full possible extent before i get snuffed out for eternity.