100% Proof the material world will never be enough. Marijuana and hallucinogen use reaches an all-time high
Drug usage at an all-time high in the most developed country in the world? Is that an oxymoron? How can the most prosperous nation in history have so many drug addicts? Distractions and entertainment are at an all-time high. Dating apps, streaming services, and food delivered to your door that’s not just pizza, none of these were available 25 years ago. Do we want a comfortable, perfect world like we think we do? America may not be the safest country in the world, but it’s nowhere near the most dangerous. Why do we need so many drugs if we are the land of opportunity, entertainment, sports, Hollywood, music, arts, theater, video games, etc.? Because deep down, your soul isn’t satisfied with the material world. 100% proof the material world will never be enough. Marijuana and hallucinogen use reaches an all-time high. “
Remember decades ago when you only went to the hospital if it was an emergency or thought you were about to die? For the last 5 years, emergency rooms across the country have been filled with people inhaling or eating marijuana. The Increase began immediately in some states that legalized weed, California and Colorado. Young adults aged 18-30 are among the study group that claims Marijuana and hallucinogen use reached an all-time high. This is the same demographic behind strong activism, minimum wage increase, great resignation, student loan forgiveness, and now quiet quitting. This doesn’t help the stereotype that “stoners” are lazy beggars with no drive to contribute to their families and society. But what if covid is responsible?
Emergency room visits were already increasing pre covid dating back to 2015. Is our drug usage a victim of our projected expectations placed on the world? The Buddha told us that suffering is unavoidable; the bible warns us to not be of this world. Religions for thousands of years warned us, yet Belief in GOD is at an all-time low. Coincidence? Probably not. But what if the increase in marijuana and hallucinogens are just genetic ways of worshipping God? Our book review of The religion with no name; The Immortality key touches on this. The Jesus story, according to the author of the book, is borrowed from the greek god of ecstasy, Dionysus.
The problem with that is, even if true for the sake of discussion. Heavy substances such as marijuana and hallucinogens need supervision. Even in Ancient India, the brahmin caste wasn’t permitted to use alcohol and other substances, but the “lower” members of society were. The brahmins are considered the Holy caste and need clarity of mind to cultivate a consistent relationship with GOD. While ancient Indian texts claim weed is one of the five best plants in the world, it doesn’t recommend daily usage. But what did people consume more than Marijuana in this study?
The habit of drinking leads to neglect of family, forgetfulness of all social duty, distaste for work, theft and crime. It leads at the very least to the hospital for alcoholism causes a great variety of diseases, many of them most deadly.
Drinking habits in ancient India
The above quote is transcribed from Mahatma Gandhi, the evil drug and drink. Alcohol was the most used substance in this study. Alcohol is also quoted as ruining a warrior dynasty in India due to being inebriated.
Reasoning with a drunkard is like going under water with a torch in search of a drowned man. (929)
Tamil literature of the Sangam age
In conclusion, our desire for substance abuse is our body’s way of telling us the material world isn’t enough. Marijuana and hallucinogens’ use reaching an all-time high should force us to take a deep dive within and listen.