there seems to be some fundamental misunderstanding of what a drug is.

This is like asking if we prefer weed or bud.

But my drug of choice (well, in terms of most often used) is bud. I don't like the way my body reacts to alcohol as much, and I've got enough presence of mind to be able to dismiss paranoia. I actually like the slowness because for me, it's everything else that slows down. Or maybe my thoughts just speed up...