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Like most young people, I tried smoking pot at one time - hated it and never did it again. As far as any other illegal drugs - no thank you. I drink in moderation and am very careful with that as well - but hey, I like a couple guiness or an occasional glass or two of wine or mead. I will take medication as prescribed by a doctor when necessary, but I don't even like that so I have to *really* need it - like if I have an infection that will not go away without antibiotics, or something like that.
As someone else mentioned, there are some similar belief systems, like some Native American paths, who have been known to use some mind-altering substances for vision quests or to reach an altered state of consciousness.
Most Wiccans use practices like meditation, chanting, and/or music, and/or ritual to reach an altered state of consciousness for their practice - not drugs. I don't know of any Wiccan drug users myself, other than those that may puff an "illegal cigarette" once in a blue moon. (Interestingly, the hard-core drug users I have known over the years were brought up in some form of Christianity.)
One of the main philosophies of Wicca is "in it harm none, do as you will". While most of us realize that it may be impossible to *never* cause *any* harm - and accept this is not so much "law" as it is a guideline to strive for - to "think before you act" and accept responsibility for and consequences of one's actions. When we talk about striving to "harm none" - that includes ourselves. Obviously drugs are harmful, most especially if over-used.
I'd say for you this is coincidence. But also, if some of these Wiccans you know are seriously abusing drugs, then they are not living up to one of the top most guidelines within their faith.
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