I was curious if a HN reader could make an anti-drug argument, and you have written a nice one.<p>I&#x27;ve lost a lot of friends and family to drugs and alcohol - unfathomable damage.  My best friend is using a lot of speed right now - I worry that he will be next.  But damn he works like a tornado.<p>I&#x27;ve worked with tons of people who use drugs of some sort or another.  My experience is that they perform fine until they don&#x27;t.  When they crack the bottom falls out and they&#x27;re tossed into the rubbish pile without a second thought - disposable.<p>I can see the possibility that drugs could enhance your work performance.  But can&#x27;t see how drugs would help when trying to maintain relationships&#x2F;kids&#x2F;family.