I’ve used LSD, and I’ve used alchohol, both during my younger years.
Both of these substances make it difficult for me to maintain control over myself, both mentally and physically so I no longer use either. I quit alchohol when I was 23 or so, and LSD was no longer used past about 32.
From my experiences with substances in my life I have learned that if I wanted to gain control of that situation, then I had to muster will and self control and exercise it like I meant it, and that is what I did.
I don’t even want to list the substances I’ve walked away from, because I don’t want to embarrass myself, but I will say that every last thing I quit, I quit on my own, with the help of the Lord of course, but no help group or 12 step or anything like that. I firmly believe that each of us has within us the strength and will to defeat our demons, the only question is how badly do you want to be free?
I’m the same way. I walked away from all of it and haven’t been back. Occasionally a beer sounds awfully tasty but I don’t dare.
I like to have my wits about me.
I tripped a few times in college. It’s the only time the Beatles song, Number Nine made any sense.