~ Man seeks to escape himself in myth, and does so by any means at his disposal. Drugs,alcohol, or lies. Unable to withdraw into himself,he disguises himself. Lies and inaccuracy give him a few moments of comfort. ~
~ Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality. ~
~ Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind. ~
~ Drugs are not always necessary, but belief in recovery always is. ~
~ Dope never helped anybody sing better or play music better or do anything better. All dope can do for you is kill you - and kill you the long, slow, hard way. ~
~ Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with with your self esteem. ~
~ A strong positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug. ~
~ Today's students can put dope in their veins or hope in their brains. If they can conceive it and believe it, they can achieve it. They must know it is not their aptitude but their attitude that will determine their altitude. ~
~ You should just say no to drugs. That will drive the prices down. ~
~ Reality is just a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs. ~
~ A fool who, after plain warning, persists in dosing himself with dangerous drugs should be free to do so, for his death is a benefit to the race in general. ~
~ Half the modern drugs could well be thrown out the window, except that the birds might eat them. ~