When I was 18 I had never even smoked pot. I was aimless, working shitty jobs, and had no focus.
Over the past 4 years I began experimenting with drugs and still participate in doing anything besides "the big 3" (crack, heroin, meth). I'm a straight-A college student with a much more stable and fulfilling life.
I'm not saying that I'm more successful because of drug use, but not everyone who does drugs is a hopeless addict.
If you can practice moderation and educate yourself on what you're doing, you should reap the benefits of occasional drug use. Otherwise, you should probably stay away. I know someone who had a religious experience while on acid and became a buddhist and is currently serving in the peace corps; and I know someone who let themselves become completely ruined by heroin. It all depends on the person.
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