Would you do it?

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Possibly the main thing you need to consider is the people you will be selling to, meeting with, and associating with. They are not likely to be friendly folk and I know a few people who have turned out far worse after realizing that the "easy and prosperous" life they chose in making and dealing drugs involves dealing with some pretty mean characters.

It's not as simple as "it'll be a short term solution", it's a hard life to get out of once you're in it. And it is a life, not a hobby or easy source of income.

I would argue that it depends on the drug, and a dealer can be selective about who they do business with.

In the circles I run in, everyone is very nice. The pot growers, the acid dealers, even the cocaine addicts when they're not completely out of money (then it's best to avoid them).

I guess I shouldn't be encouraging people to dive into drugs, but as long as you're not an idiot about it I don't see a problem with it...

It sounds like you've had a fairly ok experience with drugs and drug dealers, and all I can say is I'm very glad for you.
I've had first hand experience with users and dealers from Heroin to Weed, and I have not enjoyed any of it, and I am strongly against the use of any illegal drug. I've seen many types ruin lives, from 'soft' to hard.