Posted by JahL on November 8, 2001, at 22:44:24
In reply to GHB is illegal, posted by stjames on November 8, 2001, at 21:23:37
> Dr Bob,
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> Why are you allowing this discussion ?
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> jamesAs I understand it, discussion of *any* psychoactive drug is permitted here provided means of procurement are not mentioned and the drug is not 'pushed'. I think this is a desirable situation.
Perhaps one of the biggest single causes of drug-related injury & death is the Govt's (both US & UK, which is actually in the process of decriminalising cannabis, thus in effect decriminalising a whole generation! Bravo.) misguided & deeply flawed 'war' against drugs, which actively suppresses & with-holds vital information regarding safe use of drugs. Head-in-sand politics. Let's face it, you're never going to stop drug use ('abuse'). It's here to stay. The war has been lost. The best we can hope for is safe, responsible usage, which blossoms from enlightened education.
I wonder how many use drugs because of the illicit glamour? (NB: I'm certainly not advocating wholesale *legalisation* of 'recreational' drugs)
How many people in the late 80s/early 90s overheated & died because they weren't aware of the risk of dehydration whilst on Ecstasy?(I speak as someone who has seen more than one friend collapse & nearly die for precisely this reason).
I am personally pleased that the original poster is now well-aquainted with the potential benefits and pitfals of GHB use. He is now in a position to make an informed decision (as am I for that matter. Thanks JGalt!). It's not my business whether the Govt of his country approves or not & I certainly can't stop the guy from trying GHB.
I thought the responder's posts were well-balanced & informative. Maybe the stated facts will stop someone going out this w/end and mixing, maybe fatally, GHB w/ alcohol...
One for the anti-censorship lobby :-)
Respectfully,
J.
poster:JahL
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