No, saying it's toxic is toxic.

Why is drop shotting a thing?

The drop shot rig provides the ability to keep a lure off the bottom, with weightless action. Usually the bait is fished by letting the weight hit the bottom and then shaking the lure by twitching the rod. But can also be flipped, dragged, hopped, or jigged along the bottom.

Is drop shotting a good tactic?

The drop shot may be the most versatile finesse technique in fishing. The Bassmaster Elite Series pros have shown that there is far more to drop shotting than letting the rig sink straight down to the bottom and giving it a little shake and bake.