CMV: Consuming drugs recreationally is no different than consuming excess amount of food recreationally

To start off with, I'm going to state that I highly believe in a person's right to one's own body. I should be able to do what I want to it as long as it doesn't interfere with any one else's rights. I am for the legalization for all drugs because the government shouldnt be able to have the power to tell me what I can or cannot consume. This is a separate argument; I just wanted to give you a foundation for where I'm coming from.

On to the real argument. This is ignoring the legal implications of consuming illicit drugs which is once again a different argument.

This kind of stems from the fat acceptance movement. Frankly, I'm annoyed with the healthy at any weight thinking. Yes I consume drugs. No I don't kid myself about me not damaging my body. There is a risk/reward ratio that I have that allow me to consume many kinds of drugs. I however eat a very healthy diet. Sweets and excess foods do not meet my risk/reward ratio. And that's what I think it boils down to. Eating anything outside the absolute essential foods is merely a risk/reward decision. Yes for the brief moment of eating a cupcake you are going to feel good and have a release of dopamine. Yes when you take a hit from a joint you are going to feel good and have a release of dopamine. Some people might point to addiction, but you can just as easily get addicted to food. Any repitive practice of releasing dopamine can cause addiction.

I don't shame people for eating in excess. We all do whatever we can to help us get to the end of the day. I however do think it's wrong to normalize excess eating while demonizing drug use.

I can try to specify more of needed. Change my view!