Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Do you Know METH



November 30th has been declared National Methamphetamine Awareness Day. As a part of the nationwide effort to further educate the American public about the effects of meth abuse on families and communities. Increasing awareness and decrease demand of the highly addictive drug. Our family was hit by the effects of Meth in the past couple of years. I learned much about meth that I had no idea of. Perhaps educating individuals of what to look for the effect and the number of families affected would not happen. 



Science has shown that even using crystal meth just once will make a person feel hooked. A survey conducted showed that one out of every 6 young adults has used illicit drugs in the last month. During meth awareness  prevention messages to potential meth users as well as to educate current users about programs that are available to them. 

There are many street names that Meth goes by: 
speed
meth and crystal meth
ice
crank

There are no certain types of Meth user. It affects all races, economic status and genders. 



Meth is either white or yellow chrystalline powder. Sometimes it can be found in the form of a large hard rock. Meth has no odor and has a bitter taste or no taste at all. 

Methamphetamine is taken in a variety of ways. It can be eaten, smoked, snorted, or taken through an injection. The effect the user gets depends on how it is used. Smoking or injecting will offer strong sensations resembling a "rush". It does not last more than a few minutes. Snorthing or swallowing meth will offer a feeling of temporary euphoria. Users after will be more talkative and confident, at times though the user may become paranoid, aggresive and agitated. 




After taking just a small amount of meth may produce short term side effects:
  • nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • increased respiration
  • irritability
  • confusion
  • tremors and convulsions
  • anxiety and paranoia
  • stroke
  • death

The long-term effects of meth are even more serious than the short-term ones and include: 
  • amphetamine psychosis
  • extreme paranoia and hallucinations
  • sensations of insects crawling under the skin and obsessive scratching
  • violent behavior
  • strokes
  • irregular heartbeat and heart attack
  • seizures
  • death
Meth users often find their selves unable to stop the reason is that Meth is highly addictive. The needed amount will grow as well the longer the user uses. Some users will deprive their selves of food and sleep in order to taking the drug. If a user does stop they enter withdrawel with symptoms of stomach cramps, intense hunger, headaches, shortness of breath, exhaustion, and severe depression, 



Now that you are armed with information that I did not know when we faced Meth in our family I pray that you will be able to help someone needing help. 

16 comments:

  1. What a horrible drug. I hope anyone that struggles with addiction finds the help they need to recover.

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    1. Amen on that and I have been told that there is never a true recovery for meth. Very sad
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  2. With our children growing up fast and the world becoming super fast paced, such things are always a worry. We can only hope that we educate and empower them enough to be able to say no to it!

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    1. Yes, I am a mom of six and aunt of many and it is very scarey who our kids met, meet and by the way grandma of 3 that I even worry about the future. Not only my children but all children as we never know who will be friends with the ones we care for. So making all aware in my opinion is where we need to start
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  3. I am so truly blessed that my FAB Five haven't ventured into the drug scene... they know the consequences of using drugs and I am happy that they even have befriended young adults that are using drugs!

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    1. Good for your young folks for staying true to the lessons you taught them and standing up for their beliefs
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  4. Great information. I worry about my 3 when they get older but all I can do at this point is just teach them right from wrong, and love them the best I can.

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    1. you are exactly right what we teach them when they are you young pray that they stand by when they get older
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  5. Thank you for sharing this educated post! NOT MANY people know or understand what this drug is. It's so important to share this information so that parents or individuals who require this information can be educated and can help others as well. It's so important to shed light on the issues and topics that our society suffers with. While this drug proves to have no positive impact in our society, many succumb to its side effects to mask other life challenges. Maria | https://imommy.co

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    1. thank you for sharing such an awesome comment and yes there are many that are not for sure what it is just that it is something that they do not want to have their loved one around
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  6. Thank you for sharing this information. It's scary what kind of effects this drug can have, even with one use

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    1. that is why it is so importance to raise awareness
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  7. We don't have this problem within our family, but it's a very terrible thing. Thanks for writing an informative post!

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  8. I hate drugs and don't understand people who are taking that shit! It can break so many families

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    1. I so agree til a few years ago somehow we had missed all the heartache til it finally hit home and yes it did lots of damage Thank goodness it was not in our home but close enough and we helped pick the pieces up

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  9. Meth is a scary one. Thank you for sharing this information; I hope I never have to see it in anyone in my family.

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