yeah it is, unless your a gay emo wanker, or a stupid fat bit.ch
2007-03-28 00:41:40
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answered by beechmachine 1
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I think doing any crazy thing is part of growing up.
That includes experimenting with drugs. Not everyone does it, but it is in the whole "growing up" spectrum of events, which also includes: seeing your parents having sex, getting stung by a bee, getting hit by a car, falling out of a tree, playing Final Fantasy XXX (in the future, of course) and watching a squirrel eat an acorn for six hours, before asking "WHHHYYYYYY?"
Some people never grow up (if they died from all the crazy stuff they did, for example) and some never try anything new at all, and remain like children, always naive, but curious.
Growing up is like this: Hey, what's that thing I dug up? Looks like a black potato growing by an oak tree. I think I'll eat it. Hey, it's making me see crazy stuff! Must be a magic mushroom! Whoa, my hands taste like music! No, wait. It's just a regular mushroom. I think I just have indigestion.
Or like this: I'm going to make pancakes, but I will use powdered sugar instead of flour!
Or this: I think I'll try jumping off my roof with a pair of roller-blades on, and hope that I can just keep on skatin' when I land...
Or this: I want to eat a praying mantis to get my friend to go to church with me! Hey, he's crunchy AND squishy!
Hopefully that answers your question. And I hope this answer tastes like music.
2007-03-28 07:03:26
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answered by Mr. B 4
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No, is part of throwing away your life! This is like a Pandora's box: you'll never know how your body might react. For some might be easy to do and quit, but tell that to the ones that got hooked up and never quit. My brother is 33 years old and he still lives with my parents because he thought that He could "handle it". If you want to experiment, go ahead; but don't blame none of your family for a stupid decision. Good luck!
2007-03-28 01:35:57
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answered by Rose 3
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No, experimenting with drugs is part of not wanting to grow up.Contrary Dear Watson!!!
2007-03-28 01:39:24
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answered by Anonymous
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For some people--yes. For others--no.
Everyone has to find their own way. Hopefully, for most that choose to experiment with "drugs" this means using soft-drugs like cannabis (marijuana).
Fortunately, most experimentation is just that and is a passing phase (e.g., most Americans have experimented with drugs with little negative consequences--Clinton, Bush, and most everyone you know--probably even you).
For the the rest, well, they probably would've destroyed themselves in some other way regardless.
Drug abuse is rarely the problem itself, but rather the symptom of a deeper, previously existing psychological problem. Fortunately, the instinct to preserve one's self is strong in most people. That's why people tend to experiment with the least toxic drugs (e.g., marijuana) than with the more toxic ones (e.g., heroin, crack cocaine).
2007-03-28 18:39:43
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answered by ok*sf 1
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not necessarily however - breaking laws and going against authority and society's views is - and yes - doing drugs is one small part of that. its not a means to an end if thats what youre asking. But i think a lot of people do experiment - and then alot of people succomb to pressure. but everyone is right - its an awfully big gamble
2007-03-28 17:25:05
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answered by bbq 6
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When using the word "drugs," we need to include alcohol and nicotine as well. In modern Western society, it is practically impossible to avoid illegal drugs, let alone tobacco and alcohol. Studies have been done on prevention-type programs (such as DARE) and the results aren't too surprising - they rarely work. However (believe it or not), recent studies have shown that by preventing smoking (tobacco, that is) the rate of experimenting with other drugs (especially marijuana) is reduced. On the other hand, alcohol studies show that most people can drink alcohol without developing problems later in life. However, there is a small subset of the population that are genetically predisposed (usually those with an alcoholic parent or grandparent) that early screening and counseling may help prevent future problems in those with a strong genetic link (or at least "plant a seed" in their mind for future reference).
Unfortunately, experimenting will always occur. But does it have to be a "rite of passage?" Not necessarily. Fortunately, most people experiment without developing later problems, but in the US this year over 400,000 people will die from tobacco, 100,000 from alcohol, but only 20,000 from illegal and prescription drugs. Our so-called "War on Drugs" has been focused on the wrong killers. Go figure.
More info:
Environmental factors are important in determining whether teens experiment with alcohol or other drugs, but genetics plays a greater role in whether users become addicted, Science Daily reported March 19.
Researcher Marianne van den Bree of the Cardiff University School of Medicine and colleagues drew their conclusions from a study of twins. They found that while starting smoking cigarettes or using marijuana was associated with progression to harder drug use, there was not as strong an association involving alcohol use.
"It makes sense that environmental factors such as family and peer influences, cost and availability play a more important part in whether a teenager experiments with these substances," said van den Bree. "However, biological processes in the brain and body may be more important in the progress towards addiction."
"The strong link between starting smoking and going on to heavier use suggests that public health strategies should concentrate on stopping teenagers from experimenting with cigarettes in the first place," she added. "By contrast, given the large numbers who try alcohol without developing a problem habit, it may be that drink strategies should focus on those at risk of heavy use."
The research was published in the March 2007 issue of the journal Addiction.
2007-03-28 02:04:07
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answered by Rickydotcom 6
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No, that do not make a man or women grow up, some time they don't live to grow up.it a very stupid thing to do, and no it's not part of life,young people should find something constructed to do with their lives and grown up.
2007-03-28 01:40:20
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answered by I am women 6
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NO - It's part of experimenting with drugs !!
ps: Thanks for all the best answer ratings. Do you realize you've made me a top contributor at Yahoo! Answers....lol
2007-03-28 02:47:14
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answered by Anonymous
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yes, but one of the most dangerous parts of it.
2007-03-28 01:35:35
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answered by Anonymous
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Nope.
2007-03-28 02:37:50
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answered by MissWong 7
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