Q&A 17 - My Ideal Drug Policy, Kratom Overdoses (& More)

In this video I discuss safe amphetamine use, my ideal drug policy, the fatal overdose potential of kratom, and more.
00:16 - "How problematic would using under 20 mg of amphetamine twice per week be?"
01:02 - "I'm curious what your ideal drug policy would be. If America does legalize all drugs, how do you think we should go about it? Should they be sold everywhere and be available to everyone, or should there be regulations? And do you agree with mandatory education for consumers?"
02:57 - "Hi, why don't you make a video about heroin?"
03:19 - "You can't even OD on kratom, if you took way too much you'll feel nauseous."
05:03 - "Rapid withdrawal [of quetiapine] causes all the problems the drug is professionally prescribed to affect."
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Timestamps 00:16 - "How problematic would using under 20 mg of amphetamine twice per week be?" 01:02 - "I'm curious what your ideal drug policy would be. If America does legalize all drugs, how do you think we should go about it? Should they be sold everywhere and be available to everyone, or should there be regulations? And do you agree with mandatory education for consumers?" 02:57 - "Hi, why don't you make a video about heroin?" 03:19 - "You can't even OD on kratom, if you took way too much you'll feel nauseous." 05:03 - "Rapid withdrawal [of quetiapine] causes all the problems the drug is professionally prescribed to affect."

[@robertjarman3703]

What is the research about cannabis and sleep? I heard you talking about the amphetamines and sleep, so what would cannabis' effects be? Could be lucid, could be stimulating, could be depressant, conflicting ideas.

[@jessemontano7321]

i love ur channel Seth. it's better than psychedsubstance.... silliness only goes so far. scientific analysis is excellent....thanks, Seth.

[@mercurialmagictrees]

Jesse Montano excellent point. I agree as well. it's much more professional and effective for harm reduction. psyched substance is more of a entertainment channel with some effective harm reduction.

[@TrancemasterOnyx]

The thing is, not all people like this more sterile form of harm reduction. In my eyes, the common man is easier to teach, along with keeping their attention for longer, if it's more "hip" and fun. Just look at Drugslab. Sure, the way Seth present his content is much more intellectual, but not everyone like it this way. And me personally, I love both in some ways, so I watch them all :D

[@mercurialmagictrees]

Trancemaster Onyx I haven't heard of drugslab before, thanks for mentioning it. It's pretty awesome.

[@Jasperr2016]

facts that guy and your mate tom have the right idea, good intentions but i just can’t help hating them for no reason

[@blazinwithjames8449]

do a show on methadone

[@lenn939]

Thanks for answering my question on drug policy! I fear that full “free market” legalization could lead the drug industry to repeat what we’ve seen with tobacco: unhelpful lobbying and misinformation campaigns. In an unregulated system, there are no incentives for drug companies to take into account the well-being of their consumers. Companies would heavily advertise drug use in all its forms by exaggerating the benefits and downplaying the risks. Research on the benefits of drugs would get much more funding than research on the potential harms. What do you make of this? I’m not sure I agree that all ways of legalizing drugs are better than prohibition. If an unregulated industry manages to misinform people on the effects of drugs, they might convince large chunks of the population, who would’ve otherwise remained abstinent, to begin using drugs irresponsibly. Ultimately, a legalization policy that doesn’t successfully address drug abuse might also lead to a public backlash and hence a reinforced cracking down on drug. So yeah, I can see several ways that legalization might go wrong and I think we have to be very careful how we go about it. Your position sounds like it could lead to something like an “emergency legalization” of all drugs. In my opinion that could end up being detrimental to the overall cause. I’d start by decriminalizing consumption and possession of personal amounts and then come up with a well thought out plan how to make legalization work before implementing any further policy.

[@TechGirlTiff]

Well i would agree all forms of legalization are better than prohibition. Prohibition limits research and often increases abuse. So it gets rid of something good and with doesn't gilet rid of anything bad or it adds more bad I'd say prohibition sucks. I'm with TDC's constitutional interpretation.

[@chrislemaster2695]

Seth can you do one on Vicodin(Hydrocodone).

[@demisabracadabr3847]

your knowledge about substances is goal

[@godbobo]

Do a video over benzedrex

[@Dextronaut1]

I've realised you've taken down your DXM video. Why did you that and are you planning on reuploading it?? Love your channel btw!! 😁

[@TheDrugClassroom]

I'm slowly getting rid of most of the older content (especially pre-2016). All of the topics will be redone, including DXM. I just started on a new DXM video a couple days ago, so that'll be released in the coming weeks.

[@Dextronaut1]

The Drug Classroom Oh right, well I'll look forward to seeing the new videos then! 😄

[@Dextronaut1]

Steven Assanti 1800mg is WAY too much

[@tempstation810]

Thankfully I have most of your videos backed up in audio form.

[@ImKittyCow]

Wayyy too much dude, just be safe!! If you wanna go hard stick to the classical psychedelics, dxm at higher doses poses a significant risk of urinary damage as well as stress on the QT period of your heart

[@CADTSTAD]

Please do Propylhexedrine its so interesting and there isnt alot of research out there! Thanks TDC

[@aridbiovalley]

Anymore live Q&A's?

[@BadassRandomness]

If drugs become legal, i think there should be courses where you go and take the substances in controlled enviroments with proffesjonal tripsitters

[@Krylovix]

I agree with your policy! do you think we will see one like that in our lifetime?

[@slimfastfret]

First of all, thanks for your videos, then if anyone has experienced, i wonder if kratom can fully substitute heroïn ? i heard there are different varieties (strongnesses). If so, i'd like to know which and how much kratom would it take daily to completely kill withdrawals for an heroin enthusiast sniffing about 1 or 1.5 grams/day ? Than you very much and please pardon my english (as it's not my first language). BTW, i fully agree on the drug policy explained here. Peace and take care whoever and wherever you are.

[@nickazaa1]

Have you ever heard of using DOx drugs as study drugs? Being a long lasting amphetamine with the psychedelic aspects being underwelming at small doses, I could imagine it being useful for multi hour study/reading sessions at doses hovering above threshold

[@danieltarantino988]

I'd like to see a video about foxy (5-MeO-DiPT) or the classical DiPT (Di-Iso-Propyl-Tryptamine) :)

[@schneipier]

Make a video on ephedrine/ephedra please!

[@vfddcv7445]

Please do memantine and donezepil:)

[@Adamisgood24]

I was prescribed duloxetine 60 mgs, and amitriptyline 75 mgs daily. My doctor won't let me taper off either of these drugs, but a couple months ago, I was only taking duloxetine, and my doctor told me to stop taking the duloxetine, and just take Wellbutrin. I asked him about withdrawals from duloxetine, and he said no. I did go through withdrawals on Wellbutrin when I stopped duloxetine for almost 5 days, until I stopped taking Wellbutrin, and started taking duloxetine again.

[@hijo1998]

I would love to see a video about tianeptine :)

[@jaydente5566]

Can you cover mescaline?

[@MrDarksachet]

is it possible you can do a video on methylhexanamine? thanks for the great content!

[@mots7777]

Could you please make a video on amitriptyline?? Thanks seth!

[@natalieborn4117]

Seroquel withdrawal is similar in some ways to opiate withdrawal...after I got clean from opiates I swore I would never get dependant like that again and never go through that he'll again... When I was prescribed Seroquel they never warned me of the withdrawal that could happen if I suddenly stopped... Chills, no appetite, sweating, diarrhea, insomnia... When it happened I was immediately reminded of opiate withdrawal, and I didn't want to go through anything like that again..it wasn't nearly as bad but still, it wasn't fair for me to go through that they should have warned me I would have never taken it regularly

[@creamydistortion]

That stuff is poison.

[@guub4lls]

is smoking weed while on mdma bad? it makes my experiences psychadelic but it also makes me kinda braindead, i would start a sentance and not be able to finish it because i forgot what i was talking about, last time i did it i lost a glove and a bag of snacks.

[@truedmer4941]

MDMA is neurotoxic , once a year at most I'd say. Same with other neurotoxic drugs (alcohol, dxm, methamphetamine)

[@guub4lls]

@@truedmer4941 hahahaha wow, 3 year later, thats pretty cool

[@justjoy7194]

It's easier for an 18 year old to buy a Military Rifle, than to get a Prescription filled from Pharmacies and Doctors.

[@andybbgate]

Actually, it's really possible to make on a kitchen.

[@aphysique]

Kratom advocate here & Save's lives without a doubt!!! You just have to make sure it's from a good reliable source!!

[@eugenetakt]

Do you guys have a video about buprenorphine

[@oscarpoll4324]

You should write a book!

[@itzzutv7331]

Plz do a video about ability Aripiprazole

[@MultiDreamGaming]

Can you make video about Datura Stramonium?

[@brandoncrews569]

Would using around ~100-150mg of dextroamphetamine (my dosage of adderall or vyvanse is usually calculated out to be 50mg of dextro. (60mg adderall, 160mg vyvanse)) be harmful? I do live a healthy lifestyle like i run and eat right but i wonder if my heavy use would be bad.

[@natalieborn4117]

Can u please make a video for Vistaril?

[@nataliarodriguez3740]

Video on diethyl ether?

[@gurkenhamster]

In my opinion, drug legalisation under a free market would have terrible consequences. But my political philosophy - communism - might differ radically from yours. I just believe that free enterprises will do anything to gain profit, whereas drugs are something that should be heavily regulated and conform to strict standards. Obviously, drugs should be legal and available, but I think that a state owned enterprise should be in charge of production and its safety standards. But then again, that is what I believe in the case of all means of production - seize 'em!

[@cows3043]

Still haven't uploaded heroin :(

[@jasonwalker6285]

Oi oi it's big drug man

[@XolisykeswifeX]

I've done kratom and never had a problem with it. The most I've taken at one usage is 6 capsule and nothing has happened and never had withdrawals

[@swerve3031]

6 Capsules is not a high dose at all. That would actually be considered an "EXTREMELY mild" dose in fact.

[@truedmer4941]

6 capsules for a small short time period? Stop talking on the subject matter. Just like suboxone it can be a lifesaver but there is no free ticket, I was at 15 grams daily of Kratom for a year. My withdrawal was horrendous and I've had the displeasure of withdrawaling off many opiates and opioids.

[@cherylbauer2960]

​I agree kratom is super addictive@@truedmer4941

[@liquidsoul3468]

I need a doctor which will give ma prescribtion to Valium

[@Adamisgood24]

I have taken about 4 or more grams of kratom in the past 4 days, and I am fine.

[@pedrohack2869]

That isn't a high dose...

[@Adamisgood24]

Pedro Hack I have done over 6 grams of kratom as well, and that still isn't a high dose, because kratom dosages are measured by grams.

[@pedrohack2869]

Ofc they are measured in grams, what else would they be measure in? lol 8+ grams is generally considered a high dose

[@cows3043]

@@pedrohack2869 he means the dosing is with grams in contrary to some drugs which require smaller doses (mg)

[@lolinc.6180]

There is no significant physical dependence on amphetamines that isn’t caused by the drugs side effects. There may be a dysphoric hangover from a week long sleepless binge. If you wanna talk physical dependence let’s talk opiate/opioid and benzodiazepine/barbiturate dependence. I have spent far too long in the game to not have noticed the vomiting dope fiends v the jittery tweakers.

[@TheDrugClassroom]

Physical dependence does exist with amphetamines with prolonged use. Tolerance and withdrawal are both present. And indeed, dependence also exists with opioids and GABAergic drugs, among other classes.

[@8ballsavage638]

Pls do fluoxetine