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Acid Quote by George Carlin

“You know, if a drug has anything going for it at all, it should be self-limiting. It should tell you when you've had enough. Acid and peyote were that way for me.” quote by George Carlin
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“You know, if a drug has anything going for it at all, it should be self-limiting. It should tell you when you've had enough. Acid and peyote were that way for me.”

George Carlin

About This Quote

Source Stand‑up routine: “The Great Beyond,” 1995

Drugs should have natural limits that signal when to stop, like certain psychedelics.

In simple terms: Drugs need self‑limiting cues.

Key Takeaway

Choose substances with clear limits.

Themes

substance use self‑regulation health

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • personal health decisions
  • harm reduction education
  • policy discussion

Key Concepts

pharmacology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a drug self‑limiting?
  • How can we design safer substances?
A Different Perspective

Some users may ignore limits, leading to abuse.

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