Re "Drug tests" (Feature story, July 8, 2010):

Salvia is pretty crazy. In my time I've experimented with some crazy substances so it wasn't Earth-shattering for me. The first time I took it, I didn't really know what to expect, and it almost felt like I took a circus balloon of nitric oxide. That's the closest experience I could tie to it. I actually am obviously behind on the game because I just heard of Tranquility today and picked up two jars. I don't know if they've changed the recipe since this came out, but I want my money back. Obviously, the amount that worked for he who wrote this article was enough. I used the full 500 mg and don't feel much of anything. Eighty bucks down the drain. I've never used the synthetic pot, but my brother uses it, seeing as how his job drug tests, and he lives in Texas. I, however, live in the Denver metro area, and marijuana's legal medically. For 25 bucks, you can get an eighth of some lower grade crondos. Therefore the prices have dropped a little all around, and I don't really feel like overpaying for the fake thing. The main reason I'm writing is because the Tranquility sucks, and I was wondering if anyone else had a similar experience. I did try E a couple of times when I was younger (before 18, as much of my experimentation was) and much the same I didn't seem to feel what everyone else did, so I never really messed with it at all. Your article was informative. Much appreciated.

Devin Sweet

Castle Rock, Colo.

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