Meth Addict

Question: When you have someone who is a meth addict over 20 years whowants to quit by them self what dowe expect to see?

(Posted by: droopy66 on 2008-10-07 17:27:52)

What do we expect to see & do to help them quit & not have to go to a treatment location so no onee finds outt they did drugs?

Posted by: Inge on 2008-10-07, 17:55:36

I think your getting over your head. I looked into this and downloaded a word file Here is an excerpt Designed to get your attention. My meth addict is psychotic now – what can I do? If the meth addict presents a danger to him/ herself or to others, call police. Get the addict to an emergency room or to a Detox facility. Do I have it? Scary stuff Meth users huh? heres more:Meth Family and Friends Support Group Questions & Answers “So You’ve got a Child, Family Member or Loved One on Meth: What Do You Do? " Do you suspect or know that someone close to you is using meth? Is it destroying their life and yours? There are people within our community who have walked down the same road you’re traveling or are about to travel. They’ve asked the same questions you are probably asking yourself. Here are some of the questions. And, here are answers they’ve put together to help you. What to Expect: 1.Where do I start? You can start by knowing you are not alone. The Meth Action Coalition and our Meth Family and Friends Support Group are one place to start. Another good step is to start protecting yourself – love the person, not the disease and do what you can to take care of yourself first before you start trying to take care of your loved one on meth. 2.What are signs of meth use? You might notice an unusual chemical smell on the clothes or the person’s body. (Some have described the smell as similar to cat urine.) The person may seem very jittery or unable to stay still. There will be changes in behaviors such as missing school or work, mood swings and irrational behaviors. The person may engage in unusual body motions, rapid talking or rapid movements. There might be actions like going on a cleaning frenzy or engaging in a repetitive activity. This is called “tweaking�. There will also be loss of interest in typical activities such as sports or hobbies. Look for unusual skin breakdown (e.g. rashes and sores). Heavy meth use is indicated by paranoid behavior such as the person imagining they are being followed. A meth user will often stop eating. You’ll get excuses like, “I stopped for a hamburger – I’m not hungry.� Typically there will be dramatic, initial weight loss and the meth user may wear extra layers of clothing to hide it. Meth use is also characterized by an inability to sleep, although during a coming down phase ( "the crash ") there can be excessive sleeping. Finding empty small, clear plastic bags or pieces of such bags, on the floor, in drawers or in clothing also indicates meth use. It is important to remember that these are generalized behaviors - not all meth users lose weight and sometimes these tweaking behaviors will not show up until later. Good Luck and God Bless Don't get in over your head!!!. check out the site. email me if you need help

Posted by: EmilyCat on 2008-10-07, 17:31:52

Kay if they've been doing it that long i'm sure people know by now. go to treatment, it's the only way that will WORK. good luck

Posted by: spidermilk666 on 2008-10-07, 17:33:14

I would seriously consider getting professional help, at least from a doctor who specializes in this type of addiction, if not at some kind of clinic. Also consider joining Narcotics Anonymous or a similar group. All of the people in these groups want to help addicts recover and are going to keep information about the addict private. Also, if they have been addicted for 20 years, whether they realize it or not, people probably already know that they're doing meth.

Posted by: david r on 2008-10-07, 17:46:50

You can not write your own recovery program,you must get all the help you can.There are lots of programs out there,you have to work it your worth it so work it.

Posted by: What A Look is TTC #2 on 2008-10-07, 18:01:24

I hate to break it to you but if someone has been addicted to drugs, especially METH, people are well aware. What makes me question the actual addiction is meth addicts have a life expectancy of 2 to 7 years and meth hasn't even been a street drug for 20 years. Meth is a recent drug. Are you sure meth is the right drug? Do some research into meth, you will find out the history of the drug and the awfulside effects meth comes with. I do not suggest doing detox without professional guidance. Meth is a horrible drug, the withdrawls can be deadly and the detox portion needs to be carefully monitored due to complications like seizures, dehydration and internal bleeding. That isn't even going into the probibility of a negative psychotic episode.