The Responsible Drug User's Oath

[Dynamic_Coins]

As blatently ripped from the vast constellation of knowledge that is everything2.com
swear or affirm that:
[*]I understand the effects of all recreational drugs I take, to the best of my ability. I shall research the neurochemical, psychological, physiological, spirituality effects, the legal issues surrounding the drug and its use.
[*]When taking a drug I am inexperienced with, I shall begin with the lowest dose suggested to be psychoactive by the aforementioned research before progressing to higher dosages. I will measure the drug carefully, with an accurate scale.
[*]If it is possible that the drug may contain harmful adulterants or in fact be a different drug altogether, I shall have the drug anonymous chemical testing for purity and content.
[*]I will learn the overdose limits for my own body weight and adjust them for any possible synergistic effects due to diet, prescription or other drugs. I will also adjust for dangerous side effects and my own health condition. After calculating my personal limit, I will stay under 75% of this limit, to minimize risk.
[*]While under the effects of a drug, I shall not take physical risks such as driving, climbing, swimming, or any other physical activity in which my actions may cause harm to myself or others.
[*]When first using a drug I am inexperienced with, I shall take it in the company of an experienced user, also known as a spotter. The spotter will remain sober during this experience, and will also have fully researched the drug.
[*]I shall not attempt to sway, force, trick, or otherwise coerce another person to take any drug; rather, I shall discuss previous drug experiences and research frankly and honestly, allowing all people to make their own personal decisions about drug use.
[*]I shall defend the rights of others to make educated, responsible decisions about drug use. I shall not support any person or movement that attempts to remove or abridge said rights.
[*]I shall not allow my drug use to overshadow or disrupt the other important aspects of my life, including social interaction, employment or even other personal pursuits.
[*]I will also take responsibility for the drug use of friends and relatives, if their drug use becomes dangerous to their health or personal relationships.
[This message has been edited by Dynamic_Coins (edited 19 October 2001).]

 

[Rollingrrl]

*Right hand over heart*
I do solemnly swear to obey the Responsible Drug User's Oath!
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*does exotic belly dance*
Peace...
Love...
Unity...

 

[PhreeX]

Some good ideas, but many are simply not practical.. I considered myself a "responsible user" but there is no way I would agree with a few of those...
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"I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don't care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is: 'What are they in a position to do about it?'" (William S. Burroughs)

 

[Diffidence]

Like which, Phreex?
I consider myself a pretty responsible drug user, but I definitely haven't followed all of those either.

 

[SovietContin]

A responsible user can easily become a serious addict in no time and decide the oath means shit and figure it's better to just be fucked up on lots of stuff all the time.
I really don't believe the words "responsible" and "user" should be put together.

 

[Brainrape]

"I will try my best to remove all possible enterainment value from drug use and transform it's unique experience into another benign function of my ordinary life..."
I definitley agree with some of those, and others I definitley cannot...sorry man...
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"Rock and roll adolescents storm into the streets of all nations. They rush into the Louvre and throw acid in the Mona Lisa's face. They open zoo's, insane asslyums, prisons, burst water mains with air hammers, Chop the floor out of passanger plane lavatories, shoot out lighthouses, turn sewers into the water supply, administer injections with bicycle pumps. They shit on the floor of the United Nations and wipe thier ass with the treaties, pacts, alliances."

 

[PhreeX]

The only one I will be vocal about is the last one:

I will also take responsibility for the drug use of friends and relatives, if their drug use becomes dangerous to their health or personal relationships.

No way! I will offer help once, and I may give my opinion as to what I see - but thats it.. of course if it's an overdose situation I will offer assistance...
As for the others I don't agree with - I really don't feel like getting into it, as those are good rules to follow and I won't challange what SHOULD BE the way you use drugs ..
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"I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don't care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is: 'What are they in a position to do about it?'" (William S. Burroughs)

 

[Ketamike]

I swear to never again do a whippet while standing up!