People who use drugs are everywhere. It's simple, people have been using drugs to get drunk since prehistoric times, and they have no intention of quitting. You are also likely to be addicted to a drug, such as nicotine or caffeine.
Steps
Step 1. Understand that every person who uses drugs has their own reasons and reasons for doing so
While some reasons are common, there is no single explanation. Some people may for example use drugs because
- We are going through a difficult time.
- We want to have fun.
- You love the feeling of euphoria that comes with it.
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One is afraid of reality.
Understand Why People Use Drugs Step 1
Step 2. Consider the socially unifying nature of drug use
People use drugs socially because it is a shared activity, which makes them part of a group.
Step 3. Understand that some people use drugs such as LSD, mescaline, mushrooms, Salvia, and so on, for spiritual or intellectual reasons
In general, it is not a good thing to persecute someone else's spirituality.
Step 4. Don't underestimate the effects of drugs
People appreciate the sensations they get from smoking marijuana, or using cocaine. The effects must satisfy these people, otherwise they wouldn't use them. Using drugs in moderation can be good, as it helps the flow of new ideas. Many good ideas were born under the influence of drugs.
Step 5. Think about mood improvements
If a person is sad or depressed, they may turn to alcohol to forget about their problems. This works for the short term, but the problems remain.
Step 6. Ascribe it to the rebellious youth
Many drug users try to define themselves and resist authority. This explains why many wealthy kids in private school use drugs: it makes them feel like they are in control of their lives and as if they are getting revenge on their parents.
Step 7. Remember that drug users, no matter how unintelligent or nasty they may seem, are still human beings
You most likely know someone who uses drugs without your knowledge. You have to try to see things from their point of view and understand that even if they make choices that you don't approve of, they still deserve respect.
Step 8. Understand addiction
Almost all drugs are addictive in some way, even coffee. There are generally two types of addiction: physical addiction and psychological addiction. Powerful drugs, both legal and illegal, tend to be physically addictive. Heroin is a powerful illegal drug that is highly addictive, while nicotine, found in cigarettes, is an equally powerful legal drug. If someone has a physical problem with a drug addiction, you understand that it is a disease - not a part of them. The same is true for alcoholics, for example.
Step 9. Understand that aside from the legal aspect, alcohol, nicotine and even caffeine are 'drugs'
If you use any of these substances, either occasionally or habitually, don't be so quick to judge those who use it - you are a part of it too.
Step 10. Just because a drug is illegal, it doesn't necessarily make it a more or less addictive substance, nor does it change the harm it can do to an individual or society
The only difference is that illegal drugs send you to jail faster than legal ones.
Step 11. Learn not to judge people based on their life choices
Drug use is reported throughout the history of mankind; there is no typical drug user. Famous 'consumers' include: Salvador Dali, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ben Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Albert Hoffman, Pope Leo XIII - learn to accept that drug use may not be healthy, but it is a common trait of modern and ancient society.
Step 12. Fight ignorance
Distinguishing urban myths from reality will help you understand why people make a conscious decision to start using drugs. Use sites like erowid.org to read user experiences and broaden your knowledge.
Step 13. Understand that people who use drugs see you in a way you cannot imagine
As a child, no one used drugs, so we all know what it's like to be 'clean'. But once a person has used drugs, it completely changes his view of the world - he has experienced both sides of the coin, and it seems crazy that someone who has only known one side can condemn the other.
Step 14. If someone who uses drugs feels comfortable talking to you, they could honestly explain to you what motivates them to use drugs
There are a great many types or classes of drugs. Some are stimulating, while others help you relax. Some produce various states of euphoria; still others produce hallucinations.
Warnings
- If you choose to use drugs for any reason, you understand the risks involved. You may not notice the damage right away, but some substances will have long-term effects that could seriously damage your health.
- Remember to do your research. Some drugs are more harmful than others, and many have hidden health risks. See erowid.org for detailed information.
- All the reasons mentioned should convince you not to use drugs. Just because others do it doesn't mean it's the right thing for you to do too.
