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Originally Posted by Vendetta21

This topic is dumb from the start because there are so many psychoactive pharmaceuticals and naturally occurring chemicals out there that have such a varying degree of effects and legality that you really can't have a meaningful discussion with a term as broad as "drugs."

For instance, BK-MDMA is currently legal to posses in the United States and is an analog of MDMA, which is illegal, while having much of the same effects. The legality of the drug is due to the fact that it is patented as an anti-depressant and is harder to synthesize compared to MDMA making it somewhat unknown and scarce.

There are a variety of other legal drugs out there that have such a wide range of effects (Oxy, Vicodin, Adderall, Alcohol) and illegal drugs that have less dangerous effects (THC, Psilocybin.)

When thinking about recreational drug use we cannot ignore the fact that brain chemistry has an overwhelming relevance in our enjoyment of life (Xanax, Vitamin D deficiency, SSRIs) and so it's better to look at recreational drugs on a case-by-case basis. You really can't paint such a broad brush here.

that's because this topic is supposed to be broad, we are not just talking about one group of drugs.

its a general discussion open for anyone.