Thinking about it.

[Sugaree]

Over the past few days, I've been thinking about possible taking drugs (at some point in my life), but I don't know what it will be like. I've been thinking of trying stuff like ecstasy, LSD, acid, and maybe weed. But I'm just really curious as to the effects they might have on me. I heard of a program called I-Doser, but I haven't downloaded it yet. So can anyone spare some advice on this? I'm a bit lost.

[Zazu]

I don't think that iDoser is the most reliable of programs but for some people it's said to work very well.

Tbh, don't make taking some form of illicit drug an 'aim in life'. There's nothing wrong with wanting to try illicit drugs but just do it when it feels right. You're 15 at the moment so if I were you, don't touch anything yet. Wait until you're 18 and go somewhere like Amsterdam where drugs like Cannabis are tolerated.

EDIT: To keep on the right side of VT rules, remember that most recreational drugs are illegal within the US and other countries.

[Sugaree]

I don't think that iDoser is the most reliable of programs but for some people it's said to work very well.

Tbh, don't make taking some form of illicit drug an 'aim in life'. There's nothing wrong with wanting to try illicit drugs but just do it when it feels right. You're 15 at the moment so if I were you, don't touch anything yet. Wait until you're 18 and go somewhere like Amsterdam where drugs like Cannabis are tolerated.

EDIT: To keep on the right side of VT rules, remember that most recreational drugs are illegal within the US and other countries.

I'm not really trying to make it an aim in life, but I might think about trying some of it during my life. I was going to wait since I am young. Thanks for the advice man.

[The Joker]

I'll give you the straight up effects (good and bad), although it's a dumb idea no matter what.

Cannabis: POSITIVE

* mood lift, euphoria
* laughter
* relaxation, stress reduction
* creative, philosophical, abstract, or deep thinking : ideas flow more easily
* increased appreciation or awareness of music; deeper connection to music; increased emotional impact of music
* increased awareness of senses (eating, drinking, smell)
* change in experience of muscle fatigue; pleasant body feel; increase in body/mind connection
* pain relief (headaches, cramps)
* reduced nausea, increased appetite (used medically for this)
* boring tasks or entertainment can become more interesting or funny

NEUTRAL

* general change in consciousness
* increased appetite, snacky-ness
* slowness (slow driving, talking)
* change in vision, such as sharpened colors or lights
* closed-eye visuals (somewhat uncommon)
* tiredness, sleepiness, lethargy
* stimulation, inability to sleep (less common)
* blood-shot eyes (more common with certain varieties of cannabis and inexperienced users)
* mouth dryness, sticky-mouth (varies with strain)
* interruption of linear memory; difficulty following a train of thought
* cheek, jaw, facial tension / numbness (less commonly reported)
* racing thoughts (especially at high doses)
* time sense altered (for example, cars seem like they are moving too fast); time dilation and compression are common at higher doses

NEGATIVE

* nausea, especially in combination with alcohol, some pharmaceuticals, or other psychoactives
* coughing, asthma, upper respiratory problems
* difficulty with short-term memory during effects and during periods of frequent use (Ranganathan M, D'Souza DC, Psychopharmacology, 2006)
* racing heart, agitation, feeling tense
* mild to severe anxiety
* panic attacks in sensitive users or with very high doses (oral use increases risk of getting too much)
* headaches
* dizziness, confusion
* lightheadedness or fainting (in cases of lowered blood pressure)
* paranoid & anxious thoughts more frequent
* possible psychological dependence on cannabis
* clumsiness, loss of coordination at high doses
* can precipitate or exacerbate latent or existing mental disorders

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS

* mild to moderate, non-life-threatening withdrawal symptoms occur after daily use in some users. These may last for 1-6 weeks after cessation of use and can include anxiety, anhedonia (reduced experience of pleasure), headaches, general unease/discomfort, difficulty sleeping, and a desire to smoke pot. Severity of symptoms is related to frequency of use and individual sensitivity.
* slight loss of appetite
* finding non-stoned life a bit dull, increased boredom

Ecstasy: POSITIVE

* mild to extreme mood lift, euphoria
* increased willingness to communicate
* increase in energy (stimulation)
* ego softening
* decreased fear, anxiety, and insecurities
* feelings of comfort, belonging, and closeness to others
* feelings of love and empathy
* forgiveness of self and others
* a sense of inner peace and acceptance of self, others, and the world
* increased awareness & appreciation of music
* increased awareness of senses (eating, drinking, smell)
* increased pleasure from the sense of touch and being touched
* life-changing spiritual experiences
* sensations bright and intense
* urge to hug and kiss people
* analgesia, anti-nocioception, decreased pain perception

NEUTRAL

* appetite loss
* visual distortion
* rapid, involuntary eye jiggling (nystagmus)
* mild visual hallucinations (uncommon)
* moderately increased heart rate and blood pressure (increases with dose)
* restlessness, nervousness, shivering
* change in body temperature regulation
* upwellings of unexpected emotion, emotional lability
* strong desire to do or want more when coming down

NEGATIVE

(negative side effects increase with higher doses and frequent use)
* inappropriate and/or unintended emotional bonding
* anxiety or paranoia (less common than opposite)
* agitation (less common than opposite)
* tendency to say things you might feel uncomfortable about later
* mild to extreme jaw clenching (trisma), tongue and cheek chewing, and teeth grinding (bruxia)
* difficulty concentrating & problems with activities requiring linear focus
* short-term memory scramble or loss & confusion
* muscle tension
* insomnia, inability to fall asleep when physically tired
* erectile disfunction and difficulty reaching orgasm
* increase in body temperature, hyperthermia, dehydration (drink water)
* hyponatremia (don't drink too much water)
* nausea and vomiting
* headaches, dizziness, loss of balance, and vertigo
* sadness on coming down, sense of loss or immediate nostalgia
* post-trip Crash - unpleasantly harsh comedown from the peak effect
* hangover the next day, lasting days to weeks
* mild depression and fatigue for up to a week
* severe depression and/or fatigue (uncommon)
* possible strong urge to repeat the experience, though not physically addictive
* possible psychological crisis requiring hospitalization (psychotic episodes, severe panic attacks, etc) (rare)
* possible liver toxicity (rare)
* possible neurotoxicity (controversial)
* small risk of death; approximately 2 per 100,000 users have extreme negative reactions resulting in death (rare)

LSD: POSITIVE

* increase in energy (stimulation)
* increase in associative & creative thinking
* mood lift
* increased awareness & appreciation of music
* increased awareness of senses (eating, drinking, smell)
* closed and open eye visuals
* life-changing spiritual experiences
* therapeutic psychological reflection
* feeling of oceanic connectedness to the universe; blurring of boundaries between self and other

NEUTRAL

* general change in consciousness
* pupil dilation
* difficulty focusing
* increased salivation and mucus production (causes coughing in some people)
* unusual body sensations (facial flushing, chills, goosebumps, body energy)
* unusual thoughts and speech
* change in perception of time
* quickly changing emotions (happiness, fear, gidiness, anxiety, anger, joy, irritation)
* slight increase in body temperature
* slight increase in heart rate
* increase in yawning (without being tired)

NEGATIVE

* anxiety
* tension, jaw tension
* increased perspiration
* difficulty regulating body temperature
* nausea
* dizziness, confusion
* insomnia
* megalomania
* over-awareness & over-sensitization to music and noise
* paranoia, fear, and panic
* unwanted and overwhelming feelings
* unwanted life-changing spiritual experiences
* flashbacks