What is Meth Addiction
Methamphetamine (also referred to as methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine) is a synthetic stimulant drug used for both medicinal and recreational purposes (see Legal issues). Metha...
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I've never used meth. Not my thing. I like weed. Haha. But anyways, my boyfriend, Chase (who is now serving a two year sentence in CA state prison) was a pretty regular meth user, as was his mother. She went into a vegetative state 5 years ago. She got lesions (sorry if I spelled that wrong) on her brain from a bad batch, I guess, and died last year during Chase's first stint in the state pen.
Chase had denied and denied and denied how bad his mother's addiction affected him until he got out last January. Then I guess it finally hit him when I got pregnant because he started using a lot more. Not just weed and stuff, but meth. Not a TON, but more than I would've liked. And when I miscarried, it hit him really hard. Two weeks later, he was in jail... He had bad anger issues and it would always get worse after he was coming down (duh), and he would start yelling about something super small then eventually he'd start just breaking down and get really upset about his mom. I feel for the kid, I really do. I guessss my question is, does meth make everyone this crazy? Chase's dad said that using it once is enough to make you wayyy not yourself. I don't know if this is true or not, but Chase was using about 4 times a month or so. Would that much really change him THAT bad? Because now that he's in jail, I have not heard a mean word come out of his mouth. Even at situations that I know would've made him way mad before. I've done my share of drugs, I guess. I was never into hard stuff, really. Never done meth. I've done other things, but I never remember them affecting me that bad. Is it the difference in personalities, or tolerance, or just the difference in drugs? Is it okay to kind of excuse his behavior because of the drug, or can you control that kind of thing? Any thoughts?? Posted on 08/10/09, 12:08 pm |
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My husband was addicted to meth. He smoked it. Shawn completed suicide December 22, 2008. He was hallucinating(seeing dead people and thought I was having sex in our bathroom with someone). You can read my journal and send me a message, I'm hear to listen. Hugs, Debbie 
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No, you cannot excuse this behavior and you cannot control the effects of it's use. My husband had anger problems as well. Maybe he is using alot more than you think. I didn't know my husband was using for a year and a half, only because I had never seen anyone on meth before. I found out because he was hallucinating. Take care, Debbie
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Yes, meth makes you not yourself, but it is not an excuse. i did meth for along time and didn't even realize till i got clean how horrible i was. but i don't know any tweekers that keep it as a "weekend thing" it always turns in to something way worse...so i am curious what is he in jail for? did he hurt you?--because let me just say that even if he blames it on meth....the whole physical abuse thing wont go away just because he is clean. and of course he is being nice to you he is far away from you...i would be nice to....sorry if this sounds like an attack ...didn't mean it to best of luck to you.
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This drug is very serious! It effects everyone differently but there are also alot of common reactions/symptoms. I used to do it a little and my husband is back using again. It is a very hard drug to control, in fact there is hardly any controlling it at all, it becomes not enough. It makes people hallucinate,become angry, paranoid, suspicious etc. and it really all depends on your method of using. Beware of this drug it is horrible and it will ruin a relationship very easily.
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Yes. Meth makes them crazy. Even those who "knew better" prior to meth. It is truly the saddest thing in the world to watch meth deconstruct people. Careful it doesn't deconstruct you! It can, even if you never touch it, simply because you love someone who does. Prayers & hugs for you.
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Hello, I dont know if smoking is the same as getting Meth at a meth clinic. But I do know first hand that Rage and Yelling is part of the use of it. My son is only 24 yrs old and was a Heroin user for about 2 yrs, He was living with his Dad until he started stealing from him. His Dad told him he had to move out. And of course he came home to Mom, who was unaware of his addict for many months. When I found out about his addict I got him into treatment. He was on Saboxen which was helping for awhile until he decided he was well again. WRONG! Months ahead he showed signs of using again and he fought with me over and over until I confronted him with the drug in my hand, found in his drawer. He moved out and started at a Meth Clinic. Which I highly disapproved and would love to see banned or supervised by better people. His rage and confrontations at me ended up with violence towards me. Meth is a horrable thing no matter how it is used. Im just getting my Journal started and new to this. But feel free to talk to me anytime, Im a good listener. Hugs, Billie
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