Poll: Do you take drugs (to help you program)?

Your responses are a bit odd. The fact that caffeine is a drug, is hardly a matter of opinion, is it?

Also, what about people who drink caffeinated beverages, but not with the specific intent of helping with programming?

I answered no, but sometimes I drink alcohol during marathon coding sessions to make sure I don't stay up all night and also for fun. It always seems to help me program actually.

Based on the title, I'm surprised this doesn't include more drugs.

Lately I've been drinking an energy drink that contains:

- Caffeine

- Dimethylaminoethanol (shown to increase vigilance and alertness as well as improve mood)

- Methylhexanamine (stimulant)

- 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP, mood enhancer)

- Yohimbine (stimulant)

- Vitamin B12 (minor deficiency can cause fatigue, depression, and poor memory)

- Potassium citrate (not sure what it's for, Wikipedia says it prevents burning when you pee)

It seems to work for me better than regular coffee or energy drinks, but I probably wouldn't recommend it if you are on medication or have a heart condition, it's pretty intense at first.

Don't need it.

e: I can code all night if I have to, and caffeine can totally help with that. I just don't need it to sleep deprive myself.

I take caffeine, does pizza qualify as a drug? I do order lots of pizza to keep the engine going.

Does sleep deprivation count?

Alcohol is a drug, too.