Drug use in the Weimar Republic's Berlin reflected a culture of rebellion and exploration, contrasting sharply with the conservative, alcohol-based culture of the early Nazi movement in Munich.

“There were the alcohol people in Munich, the Nazis, and then there were these weird, diverse, LGBTQ, whatever kind of scene in Berlin.”

Adam22 claims that nitrous oxide is a dangerous and harmful drug.

“it's a [ __ ] gnarly drug if you really get into it”

Shane Gillis expresses skepticism about the idea that an academic openly using heroin could be beneficial or normal behavior for most people.

“It's like It's bad for most people.”

Matt McCusker believes that for him, having a weed-friendly partner is a positive and manageable dynamic compared to alcohol consumption.

“There's nothing wrong with a weed wench at the house.”

LeMaire Lee jokingly suggests that since some people find it relaxing, perhaps the country could benefit from increased opiate use.

“Maybe that Columbia professor is right. Maybe we need mo opiates in this country.”

He considers the use of drugs a form of brain training to manage high-stress situations.

“it's like weight training for your brain you know what i mean like just like taking like five taps and being like all right parents are home let's see if i can sweat this out”