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Originally posted by Superstring Now, on a different note: Does anyone think that set times are a contributing factor to the problem? I'll explain further.

Dude it's called a cat-nap.

People used to ask me all the time when I promoted @ 270 Spadina, 'how the hell do you do it?! you must be doing MADDD drugs'. With doors open @ 1am, I made it a routine of mine on Saturdays....

8:00am - 6:00pm = work
6:30pm - 7:00pm = compile guestlist, eat dinner
7:30pm - 12:30am = catnap
2:00am = arrive to club.

I'm not going to pretend like there werent nights that i didnt endulge, but the majority of those nights were a couple of redbulls, few pulls from a doob.

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wise words Nat...

I don't think it's productive to debate the merits (or lack thereof) of drug and alchol use. People need to make their own educated decisions.

regardless...as with anything...*moderation* and know your limits! There is recreational use...and then there's abuse.

We owe it to our friends to point out to them if we think their use has escalated to a negative level...and if your friends say this to you, there's probably something to it.

Quality post, Nat! I hope everyone who views this forum reads this thread and takes note.

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ummm...whats G? first time i heard of that. or maybe my slang isn't up to par. or i'm just an idiot.

i agree it is a great post and drugs are getting out of hand. I think i'm doing really well and i don't think that some of you are alone on the staying away fron drugs and partying sober. i've done 2 drugs in my life and rarely do one of them. most of my friends have to burn atleast once or twice a day or they will search all night until they can grab off of someone. that is rediculous and i've told them many times that they are addicts and need help.
i keep my self under control when ever i go under the influence and i stay responsible. i see myself as a safe person who won't do anything until i know what its about.
and for going to the guv or other events, i go for the music. if i don't like the music there, i won't go just to do a drug or get drunk off my ass. i'll save my money instead for another night. (ie: ultraspin 10. wow yoji!!!! can't wait.)

addition: damn you guys post fast....a nice nap before going out is perfect. nap, eat, shower and get ready to go out, then go out. thats my routine. the shower for me has to be in there or i'll feel tired still and not refreshed and not ready.

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Reading this post, I can say I relate to the issue at hand. I know what it's like to party within the limits and unfortunately (not proud saying this) I know what it's like to go over them. I've had some issues with knowing the line and not being able to stand on the right side of it.

There have been times where I've used drugs as an escape, (hell, landed myself in a rehab clinic a few years ago when my best friend and girlfriend passed and didn't know how to deal with it). I've even had some recent troubles when my mom took sick not being able to handle it all well, you know, it's so much easier being fucked out of your mom then realizing someone you love needs your help, unfortunately, if you give everything you have to that person who needs you, you end up giving up too much.

I can happily say over the last year or so, I've partied (not saying I did it sober) but I've partied and known my "limit." Gone are the days where I would mix the three letters of the alphebet, I might take an upper to keep me going, but there is a line between "having a good time" and "playing with death's timeclock."

I appreciate a thread like this, it really puts light on situations... There are people on this site that I've had one on one talks with that really help you see the broader picture of it all, without going into depths, I remember a talk I had with Nada a few weeks back that really helped me from falling off that edge again. I can happily say I go for the music, the party and not to get cracked out of my mind.

Great thread, great writing... it's the people who step forward saying "this isn't right" that really make others think about it all... it was someone like you who made me realize what I was doing was wrong, hopefully, you've helped out someone like others have helped me.

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Originally posted by King Luis ummm...whats G? first time i heard of that. or maybe my slang isn't up to par. or i'm just an idiot.

G is a bad drug. When you take it, this is what your posts look like....

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Originally posted by Bugs71 Hello people, mix for a friend with the name Christie 55585 i can`t help it i wonna be a dj got my turn tables and mixer (fusion 818) bought some cd`s and here we go a sample of an hour. times of mix 6:54,13:56,19:37,24:36,29:36,35:20,40:22,4:55 mind that, 49:45,52:30last one. 59:17 total time DJ name: THE BEATKEEPER

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Originally posted by Floorwhore G is a bad drug. When you take it, this is what your posts look like....

ummm...what??? i saw the post and have not idea what it means.
is there other names for it?

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Originally posted by YouReadyB I've even had some recent troubles when my mom took sick not being able to handle it all well, you know, it's so much easier being fucked out of your mom then realizing someone you love needs your help, unfortunately, if you give everything you have to that person who needs you, you end up giving up too much.

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Originally posted by Superstring Now, on a different note: Does anyone think that set times are a contributing factor to the problem? I'll explain further. Last week at Decadence AvB came on after 4. What's more, he came on at 5:30(!!!) at BeB. I almost feel like the perceived notion is that you have to be on Red Bull and E just to last it through until 8 or 9, when the set is done. For my friends and myself who don't load up RB/E, it's getting tough to even stay up until 5, let alone dance after that (keeping in mind our day jobs and commitments). Perhaps if the headliner sets where done at 2 or even 3, the drug use would decrease? Quite honestly, I know of very few people that stay the whole night and aren't on drugs. IF I were back in Ibiza on vacation, I would simply get up later in the day, at 2 or 3, and go party at night, and stay up until 7-8 AM no problem. Unfotunately this isn't possible while not on vacation... Just some food for thought...

Very interesting thought. Now what if they didn't stop serving alcohol at 2AM? I'm sure that would change things...

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Originally posted by Floorwhore

What I meant is this,

My mom's sick... I've done my best in aiding to her 24 hours a day, 7 days a week... however, doing so, I used drugs as my outlet to deal, I started self destroying myself and by doing that, I wasn't able to be there for her like I should. If I destroy myself I really can't help her out. Selfish? Yea, totally... I'm glad I got myself out of that mindset, but it's something I did.

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Originally posted by cono_sur Very interesting thought. Now what if they didn't stop serving alcohol at 2AM? I'm sure that would change things...

Yes, but then all of the other clubs would stay open longer, where you might find a lot of violence. Let's leave that for another thread though...