Does that make me any less of a person?

I don't feel like there should be any shame in talking about that. Though it may be a taboo topic. I feel like people should be able to (I guess they are not able to now because of social stigma) talk more openly about such things. I feel when things are considered socially reprehensible people feel more of a need to take part in things that are socially stigmatized and that makes it much harder to break from addiction. I've had people in my family who have done drugs and I think the best thing to do is to be there for them like you were when they didn't do drugs. Let them talk about their experiences if they want to and don't bite them when they do.

But to answer your question, though it may have been hypothetically, no it doesn't make you less of a person. If anything it has probably made you more openminded and accepting but that's just my opinion.

I think this is something to be proud of. I’m proud of you. Please do share your story, as it is a good story of triumph. It may help others on drugs, see that it can be done. It would be most helpful if you wrote a book about your life, as this is a major accomplishment.

in my opinion owning up to past sections of your life make you more of a person, it may make you less like the majority of society today, but they don't seem very "people" like to me.

share, talk, express. stories deserve to be told

The mid to late 90s was a cocaine blurred time for me. I dont run from it or feel any shame. I was young and working in a strip club so it was everywhere...just another chapter of life

Why keep this a secret? You should announce proudly that you had the strength to stop...that could help others

I did drugs when I was young and drinking. When I quit drinking I only used cannabis. When I quit using tobacco I only used cannabis. So now it is just caffeine and cannabis for me. No cocaine since 89. No meth. No snack. No nothin' but cannabis.

Well. I didn't dabble in drugs, yet your life is likely far better than mine so meh.🤷‍♂️

I think most people dabble in drugs at some stage. Good times!

Glad you kept your mind straight and stopped

You’re not obligated to share any part of your past that you don’t choose to. But [b]everybody[/b] has one. And people experiment with various things during their lives. Your experiences with drugs are not uncommon at all, and you didn’t become an addict, you put it aside and moved on with your life. It’s very admirable and speaks to your strength. Nothing to be ashamed of.