The Medicine Jar

This subject came up because I was listening to Wings “Venus and Mars” and the old classic “Medicine Jar” came on.

Being Irresponsible

I got to thinking about my personal medicine jar and what had kept it filled through the years. Of course Roor 714’s popped into my head followed by angel dust, tea, mesculine, black beauty’s, cocaine, LA Turnarounds. This abuse along with the booze could /should have killed me.

I tried AA, NA and a few other programs to get clean but they really didn’t help at the time, but all came together years later.

As of late though I see only herb, vitamins and Manjaro which is for a diabetes problem in my jar. I’ve found through personal trial and error that most of the meds that a doctor has prescribed me has either not worked or could leave a gateway wide open for easy access to addiction.

This is probably not what the majority of Americans think about when asked what’s in their medicine jar. But let’s face it, this has been used as medicine in this world since it was introduced .

Main Gateway

And as far as the main gateway drug in my jar there is no doubt that it was alcohol. I started with it and when I drank I would drink to excess and after I was 4-5 drinks in, I would do any drug offered without thinking of the consequences. I have never had to do that when smoking cannabis.

Don’t get me wrong, I have mixed other things with marijuana but I did so with a clearer frame of mind. But still after all these years I am grateful to have tried what I did and to be able to make the choices I do today.

I don’t drink anymore. I do however like to smoke a little smoke and occasionally indulge in stamps. It’s a shame I am considered an outlaw to society for pursuing my beliefs and freedom.

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Make responsible choices and seek professional help to learn about the potential harm of drug use when necessary.

STAY THE COURSE AND DAMN THE TORPEDOS!

until next time –