Originally Posted by anticipation

I whole-heartedly agree. Long ago, right about the time I began heavily exploring the world of psychotropic substances I came to the same conclusion you have, namely that any sort of stimulant or opiate-based drug is not for me. I'm still conscious and a bit cautious of synthetics and pharmaceuticals, but the fact remains that if the body load of a drug outweighs the positive mental effects it's just not worth it. Now I'm sure if you were to ask any psychonaut what their favorite high/drug-induced experience is they'd all have unique reasoning and evidence to support their choice. I, for one, am especially fond of both psychedelics and depressants. The feeling of being slowed down, of mental peace and calmness in the body has always appealed to me, and as such my drug experimentation has reflected these qualities. However, I will admit to dabbling with the use of MDMA, as well as cocaine and other mild stimulants. It is important to find out what you like, or what you can handle without jeopardizing your long-term health and sticking with that. The key to safe drug use is being informed as well as prepared for any unexpected negative experiences. Heavy and unchecked use of opiates and habit-forming stimulants, I feel, rob you of your ability to responsibly experiment with the mind's capabilities.