There is no excuse to use drugs. For me it is acceptable to use drugs only in those cases when a person is terminally ill and in pain, but it should do the doctor. In all other cases the drugs are poison. I am very concerned about the talk about the legalization of all drugs.
It is up to the individual to decide which type of drug he want to take, and when he should take them. Sometimes, people take drugs such as heroin so that they could relax. In other occasions, people use stimulants such as cocaine, to get energy.
Yes you will get extra energy, but the effect is not long lasting. Then you will need to rest more than usual to restore power. Why should you? I heard about the use of ecstasy in the army, when I had to do a lot of work, but after the soldiers have become addicted to this practice was ended. I am against the use of drugs for any purpose.
Yes.. the effects from cocaine and methamphetamines are not long lasting. But the users will be happy even if they get a temporary boost of energy for two or three hours. In fact, that is the sole purpose of the party drugs. And regarding drug intake by the soldiers, I have also heard about it a lot. Especially in the third world nations, a lot of soldiers use synthetic drugs.