Quote from davidmaria1:
Started cocaine back in 82, spent (more or less based on consistent weekly use) at least $150 per week, on average, from 82 to 1999, until both lungs collapsed and I had to be revived. So, that's around $132,000.
I was dead for a short time, but while dead, I shared a visit with my favorite dog, so that was cool.
It was always just outside of my means, as there were 3-day benders mixed in with 2-week breaks.
I don't recommend it, though.
Quote from gangof4:
you're kidding, right? amazing how when we have random dreams, it's a dream. when people have near death and their brain goes into a hyper state (google it), it's a trip to heaven with visits from loved ones 'on the other side'.
granted, i envy you people. if i believed in such fantasy, life would be pretty care free: eternity with loved ones and playing fetch with rover...
Quote from Cutten:
Ok a couple of people asked my theory. I think most people with addictions will keep going until they suffer serious consequences - until then, it is just too easy to get the pleasure hit. People who get addictions tend to have a short time preference i.e. they prefer immediate gain to delayed bigger gain, they get bored easily, they are somewhat irresponsible and don't focus as much on consequences. Serious consequences are needed for them to get the willpower to try to stop. I also think addictions fulfil a need that is not being met in someone's "legitimate" life. If you can find a more healthy non-destructive way to get the same kind of buzz, then try that. If you just try to quit an addiction without replacing it with some other high-stimulus activity, you will get bored and probably relapse.
Quote from Cutten:
Ok a couple of people asked my theory. I think most people with addictions will keep going until they suffer serious consequences - until then, it is just too easy to get the pleasure hit. People who get addictions tend to have a short time preference i.e. they prefer immediate gain to delayed bigger gain, they get bored easily, they are somewhat irresponsible and don't focus as much on consequences. Serious consequences are needed for them to get the willpower to try to stop. I also think addictions fulfil a need that is not being met in someone's "legitimate" life. If you can find a more healthy non-destructive way to get the same kind of buzz, then try that. If you just try to quit an addiction without replacing it with some other high-stimulus activity, you will get bored and probably relapse.