02.16.09
Exposing the Facts: Crystal Meth
Crystal Meth is a colorless, odorless form of methamphetamine. It resembles small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white “rocks” of various sizes. It is a highly powerful and addictive man-made stimulant that causes aggression and violent or psychotic behavior. Many users report getting hooked (addicted) from the first time they use it. It is one of the hardest drugs to treat. Crystal meth is either inhaled or smoked. Low doses are in common as well in pill form.
Some street names for Crystal Meth are:
- • Speed
• Ice
• Quartz
• Crystalz
• Glass
• Crank
• Tweak
• Crystal tea
• Go-Fast
• Tina
These effects stem from the association the drug has on the bodies’ nervous system. Crystal Meth when compared to cocaine produces a longer feeling of euphoria, which can last for over 12 hours. Without the required treatment for this addiction the end result is usually fatal. Due to the effects Meth has on the blood vessels, there is a high potential for stroke, which in many cases lead to death. Other patients die of hyperthermia and cardiac failure.
Over the past decade the use of Crystal Meth had produced staggering results. A research conducted by NSDUH, noted that over 10.4 million people over 12 years have tried Meth at some point in their lives. The monitoring youth survey showed that 4.5% of high school students said they have used the drug at least once in their life.
With these kind of numbers, its no wonder parents are more concerned than ever at their child’s risk at coming in contact with these types of Narcotics. Addiction to and problems with methamphetamine’s are best combated in a safe, therapeutic setting such as a recovery center. No matter the severity of a person’s addiction.
Wess said,
February 16, 2009 at 10:43 am
Meth is one of the most destructive drugs on the street… It is important that people learn about it.
Harold said,
February 16, 2009 at 10:44 am
Crystal Meth was the worst drug I ever tried and I regret it everyday. Ive been clean for 3 years now and I thank God everyday for giving me the power to get off that horrible drug!
chris said,
February 16, 2009 at 6:11 pm
I saw the A&E show Intervention this weekend about the 3 time NCAA shot put champion who tested positive for cocaine just before the Olympics. She moved on to Meth and lets her life go. In the two years the Olympics gave her to clean up her act her life became so turned upside down she didn’t even care to try again and completely had quit her passions in sports. I feel her family placed to much pressure on her and never accepted her for being gay and those are tough challenges to face for anyone.
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Narconon Arrowhead said,
September 6, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Stuff happens, people mess up in life, that’s no reason to go on doing drugs in life. Life goes on whether you like it or not. So stay sober, drugs make you feel like crap later down the line.