We're listening, and now we have more questions ...

Howdy, readers.

We just want to let you know we're still here and we're still reading what you have to say.

After reading your amazing comments, we have some questions for you.

One trend we've noticed is the number of "functioning users." From nurses and engineers to moms and office professionals, it seems there are plenty of recreational users. Some of those recreational users are admittedly dependent on their drug(s) of choice, but they are still maintaining a working, presumably successful lifestyle.

In other words, they're not the stereotypical criminal drug user. Rather, they're upstanding and contributing members of society. Your pharmacist, your mailman, your realtor, your banker.

So here's our questions for you:
-Do the "functioning recreational drug users," consider yourselves users?
-Do you feel alone in this lifestyle or are your friends like you as well?
-Based on your co-workers and social circle, do you think drugs are not only more common but more acceptable than we're led to believe?

Oh, and help us out, too: Can someone explain to us what "cola" is?

Keep writing. We're listening. And tell your friends to chime in. We're all ears.

And, once again, thank you.

D-R-U-G-S in Boise

So what's your drug story?

Boise Weekly is conducting informal research on drug use in the Treasure Valley, and we want to hear what you have to say.

And we don't need to know your name.

Do your co-workers use drugs on or off the job? Have you been to a social gatheirng in the valley where drugs were being used? Do you use drugs occasionally or regularly?

All drugs are fair game: marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco, methamphetamines, psychedelics ... you name it, we want to hear about it.

We want your true stories. We don't need your name, your friends' names, your employer's name, not even the name of your first pet. Of course if you want to tell us the make of your car, we're all ears.

However, we are interested in demographics. Are you a 19-year-old user who works at a fast-food joint, or is your friend a 30-something parent and professional who snorts a line every so often?

Dish. And please include at least your age and how you make your living (for example: I'm a 32-year-old manager OR I'm a 28-year-old bus driver ... you get the idea).

And, thank you.

-Boise Weekly Staff