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

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

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

Does sleep deprivation count?

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.

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.

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.

Alcohol is a drug, too.

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?