Hippies and Drug Usage

Hippies are known for many things. Their unique diversity of interests and hobbies is what makes up their extravagant culture. One of those interests and hobbies includes the use of illegal drugs.

The usage of illagal substances such as LSD, XTC, and marijuana was well known with early hippies. They had many reasons (what some may call "excuses") for the usage of drugs. For some, it was profitable both spiritually and in relations to wealth. For many, it was just a great trip. But for most, getting high was a way to free the spirit and open the mind to new ideas and concepts. It was almost a religious ritual.

Maybe there was another reason for drug use during the Reign of the Hippies. It could be that it was their way to rebel against the government. The US Government - in their minds - has messed up so badly with the Vietnam War, that maybe many of the other things that they have made illegal, shouldn't be. Like drugs. It could also be that they smelled change in the air, and that they knew somewhere deep down that the freeing of the mind and body was a part of it.

Luckily, many people today realize the hazards and dangers of drug usage and overdosing thereof. So many people have died in drug related accidents. However, we will always look back and see the red, glazed eyes and happy smiles of those who tried to do good things for the world, and succeeded.

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