I consider myself to be one of the least judgmental people I know, but all these stories of people driving while doped up out of their minds and putting innocent lives in danger are pissing me off. It's behavior like that which helps give addicts/junkies such a bad name. From the first time I have ever ingested an intoxicating substance, (which would have been alcohol, at a rather young age),my rule has always been to be where I plan on staying put for the night before I get fucked up, or making sure there is a sober driver or other safe means of getting back home. I actually drive/bowl/work/think/perform
better when I have a little of my DOC in my system, (which makes sense because opiates are neurotransmitters.) However, there comes a tipping point at which it's not safe to be behind the wheel of a vehicle. I know my limit, and have a perfect driving record. It stems from an abiding respect for human life, because if I ever hurt anyone while driving, be it under the influence or stone cold sober, I'd never forgive myself.
In the interest of harm reduction, please don't drive while all fucked up! Take care of yourselves and other humans.
Oh, and you might just be a junkie if your first thought in the morning upon waking is, what's the plan for scoring today? (And, you usually have plans B and C, just in case.)
Another sign of jukiedom is, when making a big move across the country, one of the first things on your to-do list is making sure you are lined up with a solid connect. (Living that right now, as we speak. I really need to change my user name to reflect the reality my life has become.)