I've "tripped" three times since college. All in very controlled and geo-limited situations. Like being out on the boat, I make sure I can't hurt anyone else. No driving and a limited group of people involved.

It can be very refreshing/rejuvenating. Almost religious. When I told the friend I was leaving and going to a different place it was the truth.

The deal in the Diner was a couple days later and sick and inexcusable.