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		worik on Feb 1, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Drug decriminalization in Oregon begins today "If somebody wants to check out of society I don't want to stop them" In my world that is not what drug users are doing.

tastyfreeze on Feb 1, 2021 [–]

Some, not all. You can see escapist users with nearly all drugs that provide it. I have encountered users that are consuming because they dont want to feel anything at least for a little while, to "check out". But most users of a variety of drugs are doing it for entertainment or experience, to enjoy living.

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