 Liisa Ladouceur praised the song's "shiny production and sleazy swagger," saying that it remained memorable years after its release.Robert Christgau deemed "I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me)" and "The Dope Show" the catchiest songs on "Mechanical Animals".Sputnikmusic's Simon K. described "I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me)" and "Rock Is Dead" as album highlights that "you’ll find yourself humming...for days."