A Hypothetical Scenario on Morality and Drug Use: (creation)

[Druidus]

I will present a hypothetical scenario for those against recreationaldrug use. This is not meant to be a debate over whether recreational drugs are bad or not, in fact, this thread is just for my own interest.

A man who has been blind since childhood is plagued with a deep longing to see again. Because of this, he has many problems with depression. This depression has proven very resiliant to anti-depressants. During one of his more happier phases, he experiments with LSD. He finds that he can hallucinate sight while under its influence. It brings a marked and substantial improvement in his demeanor and mental health. He seems to have found a cure for his depression in LSD through the hallucination of vision. Should he be allowed to use LSD if he finds it is the only thing that can take away his depression (keep in mind that he would use it, on average, once every two weeks or so, not every day)? If it helps him function normally in society, why should he not be allowed this?

I think that LSD has potential in pharmaceutical uses beyond an obscure hypothetical scenario, but that's beside the point.

[sparc872]

I am all for allowing the use of 'soft drugs'. I would have to say this man should be allowed to use LSD, if it makes his life that much better and he has tried hard to find alternatives to that and has found none, then by all means let him do it.

Didn't LSD start out as a drug for pain relief or something like that? All I know is that aside from the tripping, there really aren't very many if any negative side effects.

[Bishka]

Yep, I think he should be able to use it.

[Bastet]

Originally Posted by sparc872

Didn't LSD start out as a drug for pain relief or something like that?

Apparently it will stop a migraine in its tracks.

[gnomon]

Originally Posted by sparc872

I am all for allowing the use of 'soft drugs'. I would have to say this man should be allowed to use LSD, if it makes his life that much better and he has tried hard to find alternatives to that and has found none, then by all means let him do it.

Didn't LSD start out as a drug for pain relief or something like that? All I know is that aside from the tripping, there really aren't very many if any negative side effects.

LSD was used in early experiments to treat alcoholics. I believe Bill Wilson, a cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous, participated in some experiments. I can't say for sure but I thought that the experiments even had some level of success compared to all the current programs of recovery for alcoholics.

[Druidus]

LSD has been found to be very effective at treating cluster headaches.

[kreeden]

Will , there are the " flash-back " problems with LSD . And I every much doubt that it would help something like depression . But then , that would depend upon the " trip ".

The only problems I have with drugs , any drugs , is that they tend to have side effects , and they are addictive . And their hallucinations ARE hallucinations ... but can expand the mind ... but that is used as an excuse more often then not .

Another MAJOR problem with manufactured drugs like LSD is that you never know what you are getting when you buy it on the street . And of course , that effects the trip , as well as the danger .

As for your question Druidus , as long as the person is being honest with hisself , whatever it takes to get him through the day . But in most cases , the cost is just too high . { no pun intended } .

[kai]

Originally Posted by Bastet

Apparently it will stop a migraine in its tracks.

i can assuere you it will stop an elephant in its tracks it used to be in the guiness book of world records as one of the worlds most powerful chemicals, it is extremely dangerous to use on a regular basis asi know from my own "experiences"

saying that he should be able to use it under some kind of medical prescription

[Shadow Wolf]

Another MAJOR problem with manufactured drugs like LSD is that you never know what you are getting when you buy it on the street

Thats why you know the dealer. Most people get excited finding a bag of weed that has been tossed out. I don't know who had it, or if its laced, so I either give it to someone or ignore it.

[kreeden]

Originally Posted by Shadow Wolf

Thats why you know the dealer. Most people get excited finding a bag of weed that has been tossed out. I don't know who had it, or if its laced, so I either give it to someone or ignore it.

And the dealer makes the stuff ????

We aren't talking pot here . Chemicals are always mixed with something . And by the time they end up with the dealer , who knows who has handled them and how many times they have been " cut " ?

Mind you , the stuff that kills is rare . But it does find it's way to the street now and then .

But it is a good idea to know the dealer . And hopefully trust him or her . And hopefully they can trust their supplier .