Wrong?

[Φρανκομβριτ]

Please vote, and comment why.

A boy wakes up at 7 every morning, goes to school, all of his classes, and does well. He studies hard. He works afterschool until 7 pm. Then he goes home and smokes a joint, goes to bed. Next morning same deal. On the weekends, when not working, he parties, doing chemical drugs, however he is not addicted. He pays for it out of his own money, while saving some for college. Is he a monster? Is this wrong?

[Whisper]

No he's not a monster
Problem is
few are like that
And the ones that, usually don't stay that way for long

Allot of chemical drugs are addictive
And usually the ones who try them/enjoy them have an addictive personality to begin with
that means like alcoholics it begins to effect those around them, puts them at risk


Not to mention chemical drugs are standard in there simplicity

When you can stop, you don't want to. When you want to stop, you can't.

[Bobby]

Yes. I think it is wrong. I don't believe in use of any illeagle drugs.
Atleast he's saving money for college.

[Patchy]

Since he's not a threat to others if he can control him self, then I think its ok.

but he shouldnt do it long term.

[byee]

Depends on how we're defining 'wrong'. It seems like you're trying to justify using drugs daily because they don't seem to interfere with your functioning/performance. That's only one criteria though, what we're also talking about is judgement and risk.

Regardless of how responsible you are in some areas of your life, using things that are potentially very harmful is still not a good idea. Actually, I'd wonder why someone who's able to show such good judgement and self discipline in those areas is unable or unwilling to do the same with their recreational activities. Clearly, you'd expect that person to find less riskier ways of relaxing and entertaining themself.

[Gavin]

If he is studying hard and get on with his college stuff and he can control himself with the drugs then i think its ok but,as patchy said he shouldnt do that for the long term.

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

I think Its wrong regardless. It could easily turn into an addiction, and he could lose everything he's working for. Its never ok, and he would probably end up addicted

[Sugaree]

Well it's a hard choice. I mean he hasn't been caught but at some point he will. It is wrong to go smoke a joint but if he does it all the time and doesn't go to school then I would say he's an addict.

So yes I think it's wrong

[Φρανκομβριτ]

Depends on how we're defining 'wrong'. It seems like you're trying to justify using drugs daily because they don't seem to interfere with your functioning/performance. That's only one criteria though, what we're also talking about is judgement and risk.

Regardless of how responsible you are in some areas of your life, using things that are potentially very harmful is still not a good idea. Actually, I'd wonder why someone who's able to show such good judgement and self discipline in those areas is unable or unwilling to do the same with their recreational activities. Clearly, you'd expect that person to find less riskier ways of relaxing and entertaining themself.


I'm not trying to justify anything. This is just an example, I am not myself like this, nor are most of my friends. I'm just putting it ou there.

Maybe this person would rather sit back and let their mind twist, even if it is damaging them. It is their own choice.

[thesphinx]

In the end I don't think its up to our government to stop people from doing these things because people will always find a way to do them if they want to, but from my personal view and the overall health of the person doing the drugs I would say its wrong to do(which is my vote).

[serial-thrilla]

well if hes happy with his life and is doing well and free of addiction, meaning that he or she can and does take breaks from the drugs and alcohol then i say it is not wrong. I really have no morals telling me because what he does is illegal it is wrong. The war on drugs is bullshit and has been a complete failure, if you can handle yourself and do well in life and do drugs good for you. But life should definatly come first.

[The Batman]

From what your saying he's a good kid who does well in school and stuff so maybe somewhere there's a child out there who is looking up to him and what if they see him doing those drugs then they'll think that maybe those drugs are bringing all of this good fortune to him then that child will decide to go out and do drugs. What if that child then gets addicted and his life starts going down the drain? What I'm trying to say is what we do not only affects ourselves but also others around us and him being so much of an ideal role model he's more than likely to have kids look up to him, but now he's out doing illegal drugs so if he does get caught by a child that idolizes him then what's going to stop that child.

[Φρανκομβριτ]

From what your saying he's a good kid who does well in school and stuff so maybe somewhere there's a child out there who is looking up to him and what if they see him doing those drugs then they'll think that maybe those drugs are bringing all of this good fortune to him then that child will decide to go out and do drugs. What if that child then gets addicted and his life starts going down the drain? What I'm trying to say is what we do not only affects ourselves but also others around us and him being so much of an ideal role model he's more than likely to have kids look up to him, but now he's out doing illegal drugs so if he does get caught by a child that idolizes him then what's going to stop that child.

If that kid idolizes him/ her, he will realise that the drugs are only a small part of the persons life. A reward almost for a job well done.


This aside, that has nothing to do with if it is wrong for HIM to do it, not how it will impact the lives of others. People are responsible for THEIR OWN ACTIONS

[The Batman]

But people are also indirectly responsible for the actions of others and it doesn't matter if that was something the boy did once or twice the thing is if children see the person they idolize do drugs then they'll think that maybe that's the key to his success and they'll do it to be just like him.

[Φρανκομβριτ]

But people are also indirectly responsible for the actions of others and it doesn't matter if that was something the boy did once or twice the thing is if children see the person they idolize do drugs then they'll think that maybe that's the key to his success and they'll do it to be just like him.

And once they realise that drugs alone don't make you successful, theyl go onto a new path

[Hauptmann Kauffman]

... Unless they've already gotten addicted

[Φρανκομβριτ]

theres no physical addiction to marijuana, so they can solv tht one. As for the chems, ketamine isnt physical, im sure theres others

[Camazotz]

I think its wrong, because drugs like that will probably lead to an addiction. On top of that, drugs like that can increase heart rate causing heart diseases.

[thesphinx]

Well the thing about Marijuana is that it is changing your brain when your high and we really don't know the long term effects of Marijuana I agree we shouldn't be lied to by our government though.

[Maverick]

Hmmm so say this college student has a job and relies on the income for expenses and to save. He is fired or laid off from his job so he's jobless. Now the logical solution is that he'd just find another job. Well if he's doing x, y, and z drugs how can he expect to get a job when he can't even pass a drug test?

[Whisper]

theres no physical addiction to marijuana, so they can solv tht one. As for the chems, ketamine isnt physical, im sure theres others

Its not PHYSICALLY addictive
but it is very addictive psychologically

[serial-thrilla]

Hmmm so say this college student has a job and relies on the income for expenses and to save. He is fired or laid off from his job so he's jobless. Now the logical solution is that he'd just find another job. Well if he's doing x, y, and z drugs how can he expect to get a job when he can't even pass a drug test? ive had many jobs and ive never been drug tested.

[Maverick]

ive had many jobs and ive never been drug tested.
Never implied that they would be at every job, but still is a setback and reduces where you can go.

[Techno Monster]

Illegal Drugs ARE bad no matter under what circumstances. A lot of people have different answers to your question, but my opinion is that what this Man is doing is not right for his body or mind.

[Break the Cage]

I think that sounds like a really good lifestyle.. Nothing wrong with it, so he has a bit of fun in his spare time, hes doing really well at school and not harming anyone, wheres the problem.

[serial-thrilla]

theres none really, im surprised so many people are against it.

[CaptainObvious]

Illegal Drugs ARE bad no matter under what circumstances. A lot of people have different answers to your question, but my opinion is that what this Man is doing is not right for his body or mind.

I see... and legal drugs are good? Is it just the illegality that's getting you? Sorry, but I make determinations of what is good or bad based on more than the transient social-contract morality of the law.

As for the answer to the OP's question, no, I don't think it's particularly bad. I would worry that such scheduled use of marijuana and other drugs might be more due to habituation/addiction than is assumed in the question, and I would personally use less often (watching my health for athletics, and all that), but assuming he keeps his life in excellent order otherwise, I see absolutely nothing wrong with some drugs on the side for enjoyment.

[Nihilus]

yes this is wrong because he's doing drugs and drinking. Otherwise theres nothing wrong

[Prince Jellyfish]

This man you speak of...he is a beacon of light in the shroud of darkness that envelopes us all!

[IfPiratesCouldFly]

I'm gonna have to say no, it's doing no harm to him or his life, he's a good student, he's alive nothing's going wrong with his brain he's not addicted, i say its fine.

[Zazu]

Hmmm well I see nothing wrong with the general idea, but I don't like the thought of him developing a chemical addiction to a drug.

[Remnant]

No, he isn't wrong. He sounds like someone who isn't weak minded enough to get addicted.

Now, whether he is a smart kid or not is vital. He should be sure to research the drugs he takes, and not accidentally overdose.