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I've the most "woken" moments under the influence of alcohol. I believe it affects people differently, and state of mind is a huge factor. I'm currently under the influence of alcohol. It's a tool, same as any substance. Can be used for good or bad. Just my two cents.

I like the way you put it. Great way of thinking about it.

Thanks. I'm not pro nor am I against any substance, to each their own. I believe all should be legalized. See what works for you (just do it responsibly). We are all different, and beautiful. I agree with OP to an extent, just thought I'd chime in. Peace and love.

DXM is the way to go.

What is this? I'm interested

It's in cough syrup I believe.

It's a dissociative anasthetic - same category as alcohol.

It's in cough syrup or pull form. It's a helluva drug.

It's pretty rough on your body though from what I've heard.

"Men are forever eager to press drink upon those they consider their superiors, hoping thereby to eliminate that distinction between them...."

I think the real conspiracy is in the TPTB fixation on alcohol and banning of other things.

cannabis has no place being a schedule 1 drug, it really is better than alcohol IMO.

Mushrooms really shouldn't be illegal, depending on climate, there's no sound way to regulate a naturally growing fungus. I had a bad time with LSD, but I've seen enough good stories to know it's all about being responsible regardless of choice.

I feel differently about heroin, cocaine, and other more processed drugs, but addiction is a disease, not a crime.

Cannabis really is better than alcohol, and that's a fact!

i've had too many people try to debate this...

Hippy drug bias

Didn't know johns hopkins was a bunch of hippies. Sounds like alcoholic denial...

Fine with lsd and shrooms, but processed drugs should be illegal

It literally cannot kill you. Alcohol on the other hand...

I agree, for pot. was just saying it's weird to have a bias against drugs that are processed but be okay with hippie centric hallucinogens

I see what you mean.

Although in terms of long term damage, we can measure the damage caused by alcohol and cocaine and we really can't do that with psychedelics.

Cocaine is another drug that I would consider more natural because it's a chemical you can find by chewing a coca plant. Stimulants by nature can cause more measurable damage.

Psychs just affect the way you think. -Could be good or bad, and the thing is you won't really know until after you take it.

Alcohol is a win-win for TPTB. Money is made while some become addicted and/or use it as temporary drug to lessen their pain. It's legal; as long as no one (else) gets hurt.

IMO, it just one means of control, tv/media is worse. Lies are always repeated in media.

I rarely drink anymore. And I was a lush back in the day. I don't like it and my body rejects it. If I have more than three drinks I throw up.

Alcohol isn't called "spirits" on accident.

If you are slamming Busch lights at a sports bar, and a blithering drunk engages you in a politically biased 2 party conversation, yes alcohol becomes an inhibitor. However, if you find yourself amongst fellow intellectuals who are evolved enough to not take offense at a conflicting opinion that may seemingly threaten their beliefs system, then there is an opportunity there to exchange ideas with love and acceptance. It's like any other scenario. I'm the last one to uote the Bible, but don't cast your pearls before swine. We are all eager to do that it seems in an online setting. I and the people I love all have great concern for the state of the reality we live in. Sometimes we have conflicting opinions but I love them enough, and they love me enough to remove themselves from their supposedly sacred beliefs, and for a short while, Dawn another belief. And understand the basis, and the foundation for such a point of view. When an exchange like that takes place, a sacred thing occurs. Mutual Understanding.

In my opinion the strongest fine of society is the true heart of mankind. The basic idea that an average, decent human being wants not only good for himself and those that he loves, but that he is able to realize that those around him no matter how seemingly different at times, desire the same thing. We want to smile, we love good music, we want to share with our neighbors, we want good not only for ourselves but for all. These thoughts and ideas can be achieved by man no Matter the influence his mind may be under. It is determined by his beliefs, and the individuals and thoughts he consciously decides to expose himself to. Don't bother knocking on a door you know you will be turned away from give your heart and mind to those you know who are at least willing to see you for what you are. Another human being. With faults and beautiful qualities and possibilities the same as they are.

I am here all the time. Reading these things. These posts. And as I sit here, under the influence nonetheless, I just want you all to know that I love you. From Uzbekestan, to New Jersey, to fucking Baghdad. We all love all our families and friends and just wish for a happy life and existence. Let us strive for that by not lashing out at those that we perceive as different or adverse. But let us embrace those who may believe differently, but I the end we have more in common with than differences. As some would have us believe.

We are all beautifully flawed, and I will try my best to love as many of you as I can. And I hope we can all try to do that. Fkng Namaste damnit... I love you all...

I didn't wake up until after I stopped drinking, and then I felt exactly as you did when I finally looked around. Alcohol is absolutely being used to suppress the masses.

I think cognitive dissonance is easier to maintain under the influence of alcohol. You can present someone with all the evidence and they'll still just reject it.

Try reading next time you're buzzed, you'll start repeating yourself I promise.

I write some of my best philosophy work when I'm semi tanked. (I can't write at all when I'm fully tanked) and I can't do anything but make sexual advances to my wife.

Try getting stoned solo with some music. -To each their own though.

That's my zeppelin time.

Like when you go to a bar and there are 32 TV screens...

Cannabis really is better than alcohol, and that's a fact!

Hippy drug bias