Use Of Drugs For Magickal Purposes, questions Options

What are your opinions on it? Does the drug induced state help/hinder your grasp on magick, or both? I've thought about if it would alter your ability to grasp energy, yet at the same time, could it help you become more aware of the surroundings, or your self-conscious? So what are the opinions, or facts on this subject?

I used it from an over-the-counter medicine and established the dosage amount with was stated on erowid for a normal dosage, which I made sure of, before trying it. Also I checked the active and inactive drugs in the medicine to establish the side affects, an in. I met someone a few years back who would tak ethem, which unhealthy active drugs in them, also I checked upon the medical record of deaths from the drug, and to date there were, none, so I considered it a recreational drug. It is not my plan to push any younger members, or anyone, on the forum for drug use, just trying to find the experiences and connections with the drug compared to ancient/older rituals and techniques. Also, your last paragraph does help out quite a bit with what my questions were directed towards.