A frank discussion of how meth addiction changed the life of Adam… Adam discusses his addiction to meth and says some words about how the family can help, and that they should avoid enabling at all costs.  Definitely worth watching!

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Antidepressant could help meth addicts kick habit
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Methamphetamine addicts who took an antidepressant medication every day were far less dependent on the drug after three months than those who took a placebo, according to a study released Monday by the San Francisco Public Health Department. …
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Study links heavy meth use and schizophrenia
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Crystal Meth is simply methamphetamine, which is very popular among drug users. This is generally crystalline in structure, whose street names are “icy” and “cristy”. This is a very addictive type of drug. Statistics have shown that 42 percent of those who have tried it for the first time feel the need to try it once again. This drug affects the body mentally and physically.

Crystal Meth addiction is an issue that has been plaguing the modern world. It is known as the intense, almost maddening urge to consistently look for a substance at a prolonged period of time. It never ceases, and the need to acquire drug becomes uncontrollable that the person may not be bothered about the physical consequences that it can bring, such as severe sickness and even death.  Read more... (666 words, 2 images, estimated 2:40 mins reading time)

Here’s a great concept worth remembering every day — Life is Like Putty, and you’re the artist… it’s up to you to create the life you want, and you — and ONLY YOU — are responsible  for what you create out of that putty… so, why not create a masterpiece!

Taking responsibility for your actions, and the consequences, is a key part of recovering from drug addiction… If you believe others could benefit from this message, please share it!

Question by almintaka: How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?
Hi Everyone,
Alcoholics Anonymous (“AA”, spiritual), Rational Recovery (“RR”, cognitive), SMART (cognitive), Save Ourselves (“SOS”, cognitive) and other alcohol recovery programs all claim varying levels of success in helping alcoholics on the road to recovery. However, there is a lot of controversy surrounding their claims, as even a quick search on the internet will reveal. Viewing this chaos of opinions from “outside the box”, it certainly seems as though they’re all blowing smoke. Anecdotal arguments are used, tabloid-style quotations are touted as being authentic, and “my way or the highway” rationalizing is often used. One thing they all have in common is that apparently none of them has a handle on real statistics (though I could be wrong here; I just haven’t found any). In addition, independent studies (NIAA, Dawson) have shown that these programs are no more successful than no program at all. What’s your opion? Do one or more of these programs work better than nothing?  Read more... (691 words, estimated 2:46 mins reading time)

Question by 925′s Salvation: 13 year old dating/sleeping with Older Men – Help!?
Honestly, this is an ugly situation as both of her parents are drug addicts (habitual – the step-father actively shares cigarettes and a substance known as Spice (synthetic cannabis) with the daughter, and the biological mother drinks everyday and uses meth “responsibly”, if you could say that).

The mother is 43, the step-father (who is a good friend) is 25 and I am 24.There is a large gap in age between the mother and daughter, and the mother can only do so much with her limited energy these days (in which she sleeps most of the day, almost every day). They used to spend a good amount of time together, but now that that’s missing, the effect it has on her life *shows*.  Read more... (1156 words, estimated 4:37 mins reading time)

Question by Azula: My friend is a REALLY BAD influence on me because of drugs…?
Hi I’m in grade 10 now and I am your average student- I don’t get in any trouble or get really bad grades, but now I have a problem with my friend, let’s call her, Amy. We are really good friends but nothing major – and since it’s freshman year and I don’t know anybody or have that much “friends,” Amy is the person I usually hang out with. She is really into emo’s and the “scene” look Which I think is a load of bull because whenever she sees some scene kid she says ” Oh she’s so beauiful,” and the next day she tries to tease her and wear particular clothing- But T.T That I don’t really mind, it’s just that she is REALLY into marijuana- She has so much friends that smoke tobacco, marijuana, and a few of her friends that I know personally even do crsytal meth, “shrooms,” and 1 girl even gets injections… :S Her “best friend” is now a druggie who gets high on marijuana- and she also goes to the same highschool- but she ditched Amy for some druggie friends. Now Amy always wants to hang out with her old bestie like a tag allong. Just today I asked Amy why the hell she thinks marijuana is not a drug- But how is not getting high on weed not a drug? We had a big fight on this where she was the pro and I was the con- and Amy actually said that marijuana is HEALTHY for you, it’s a natural herb, and that is has no severe health affects. WTF? She was so angry she changed the subject into coca cola- “what about coke?”, she asked. “it’s bad for you, is that a drug?!” I don’t know what got herself in raged like that but I think she wanted to support her druggie friends and she wanted to get high some day- or maybe she already has. I told my mom about this and she was infuriated! She wants me to never hang out with Amy again due to her bad influence- But I do agree I don’t want to really hang out with her- She needs other people her type- but I just can’t do it I’m not a mean person. How can I tell her nicely and stirnley that I don’t want to be influenced by her and her beleif in drugs- and not only that, she always copies my homework answers and whenever we are doing a project, she makes me do the work.
Please help! Sorry for the long summary –
Thankyou for the polite answers . Oh and I meant to say she”teases” her hair lmao  Read more... (974 words, estimated 3:54 mins reading time)

Question by Bloozboyz Champions of Europe: Should we make our kids review images like these of methamphetamine abusers?
And should we also point out in these “before and after” shots that the befores look as stupid as indeed they are.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2138407/The-faces-despair-Shocking-images-meth-addicts-reveal-devastating-effects-dangerous-drug.html?ICO=most_read_module

FQ: Has Mutu paid Chelsea yet?

Best answer:

Answer by Only Chelsea
Yes, but i don’t have any kids I’m only 19.

EDIT: @Deano
is that your kid in your Avatar?

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Meth Addict Before & After. – Photoshop make over of a Meth addict.

Tulsa meth user appears on national show

Filed under: meth addicts before and after

On Tuesday, May 22, Andrew Akin, a 23-year-old Methamphetamine user, from Tulsa, OK, who says he has been addicted to the drug for the past 10 years, speaks out about his experience on the Steve Wilkos Show seen locally on TV 41.
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PSA Crystal Meth Makeover – Dori Randall provided the character’s makeup and hair for this extreme makeover PSA.

Stories set to appear in Friday's edition of The Herald-Whig

Filed under: meth makeover

The makeover represents Microsoft's most dramatic shift in Internet search since the software maker introduced Bing as a "decision engine" nearly three years ago. TAYLORVILLE-COAL PROJECT: A Nebraska company has amended its proposed plan to build an …
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Filed under: meth makeover

The core construct of psych-influenced pop, rock, and hooky falsetto-folk receives a bit of a mainstream makeover with lots of dopey effects and triggered drums. Its otherwise seemingly mashed-up post-production compositions feature swirly slide …
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Anti-Drug PSA: Crystal Meth/ Paid Escort – A high-school senior cheerleader (Alexis Cadott) lives a life of addiction to crystal meth. The high of the addiction decreases her self-value and becomes a paid escort, which supports her habit. Starring Alexis Cadott as the Girl Brittney Cadott as the voice of the girl Patricia dempaire-Caldwell as the Narrator Production Crew Brittney Cadott Patricia dempaire-Caldwell Allie Gladstone Radhika Vasudeva Eric Malave Special Thanks to.. Shawn Sorokac The Cadott Family

Woman high on meth allegedly assaults police officers

Filed under: meth high

White opened the door and admitted she knew she was going to jail and that she had been high on meth for the past four days, according to the report. Dowie tried to place handcuffs on White, but she was “too high to concentrate,” according to the …
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