I'd say that indulging in drugs is for the pleasant feelings brought about by the drugs and for the existence of oneself in doing so. I'd classify the actual usage of the drugs as craving for existence. I would agree that one may use drugs to "forget" or mask thoughts of craving for non-existence like suicidal thoughts.mikenz66 wrote:Sure, and that's a key attraction of alcohol and other drugs. To "forget" the problems.Mkoll wrote: I'd agree with you that the craving for existence is much stronger and more prevalent for the same reasons you gave. But would you agree that there are moments or short periods of time of craving for non-existence for many?
Along with, of course:...
When he harbours aversion towards painful feeling, the underlying tendency to aversion towards painful feeling lies behind this. Being contacted by painful feeling, he seeks delight in sensual pleasure. For what reason? Because the uninstructed worldling does not know of any escape from painful feeling other than sensual pleasure.
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Mike
Some use drugs purely for hedonic pleasure.