P/Methamphetamines

[SixPackBack]

.Can somebody quote some facts'n'stats to show where in this wide-wide world decriminalising of a drug has resulted in the decline of its use.

Conversley facts and figures are available to show the present policy has not stopped the rise of P but rather helped criminl gangs amass fortunes.

Scumdog the system fails us, continuing on the same path expecting a different result is madness.

[The_Dover]

good news from europe tho

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/st...ectID=10412108

[Hillbilly]

Are there still bad days or have you got it licked? I ask this because, with nicotine for example, I'm told that you never give up - you just control the urge. I am not trying to lessen the severity that 'P', crack, coke, or any of the other 'hard' drugs have, just trying get an idea of the post drug thing. If you thought of the times when you were doing hard drugs, do you think of the hit you got or the mess it made of your life (if it did)? I spose these could be questions you don't want to answer but I'm interested in the wider story/effects/post effects that it has had on you.

That was a long time ago, but you never forget. One interesting thing is I tried Heroine, and didn't like it. Nobody tells you the first thing you do is after shooting up is throw up!. That was enough to begin an addiction though as I found out later. heroine and Crystal Meth are both physically addictive whereas coke is more psycologically addictive. Anyway, years after quitting I went into hospital after having a siezure/minor stroke. the only way to kill to pain was to give me Pethidine, or synthetic Heroine. Thhe last thing I remember bfore passing out was someone walking past the romm yelling "Doctor! Doctor! You've got an unconcious patient!". The rest of the week was spent "hanging out for a taste". Not good, not good at all! The headache? Imagine someone slowly drilling into your right temple with a jeweller's finest drill bit.

The only true drug that i'm definitely addicted to nowadays, is caffine. I love my coffee! I've tried every drug except Ecstacy, and will NEVER go back! I've got too much to live for.

[DMNTD:Me]

. heroine and Crystal Meth are both physically addictive whereas coke is more psycologically addictive.

Interesting as I didn't find Meth to be physically addictive at all...psycologically,yes.
I was considered a very heavy user but gave up without any stress at all...just slept it off basically.

Are there still bad days or have you got it licked?

Similar to above in the sense that I have yet for feel the desire for a taste.
I can be around the stuff and have no desires for it....been there,thrashed that proper.
Been nearly 4 years now and the best rush I get these days apart from being a twit on my bike are my fantastic Kids.
I also enjoy helping people that are ready to quit quit...great satisfaction indeed

[Colapop]

Before anyone gets in here with smart arsed comments or put-downs (I suppose some want their own fame)

- I will say that these two guys (and anyone else who's shared their experience) have shown more courage than I think I could ever muster. Nope, not looking to do a hippy hug or any bullshit like that - just wanted to say "Hey guys, fucking good on you!"

[KATWYN]

I was considered a very heavy user but gave up without any stress at all...just slept it off basically.

Gosh ones that do struggle with drug addiction would find this comment a tad
off putting to their progress. My guess would be at least 6 months of
pretty intense treatment and counselling needed for a heavy user and even then lapses and relapses abound.....and still they are doing well.

To just sleep it off....? You are one in a million DMNTD well done!...and good on you for helping others with
your own experiences.

[DMNTD:Me]

- I will say that these two guys (and anyone else who's shared their experience) have shown more courage than I think I could ever muster. Nope, not looking to do a hippy hug or any bullshit like that - just wanted to say "Hey guys, fucking good on you!"

Cheers Col...genuinely appreciated mate.
Just wanted to show both sides to the story...not just the evilness one usually hears on the News or reads in the papers. I never had any desires to rob anyone whilst living that life back then btw y'all

Gosh ones that do struggle with drug addiction would find this comment a tad
off putting to their progress. My guess would be at least 6 months of
pretty intense treatment and counselling needed for a heavy user and even then lapses and relapses abound.....and still they are doing well.

To just sleep it off....? You are one in a million DMNTD well done!

Well I do hope that the ones that are struggling view it as inspirational more than anything. Sure it does help that I'm one fark of a stubborn bugger but hell...I just didn't find it addictive in the slightest.
The hardest part was giving up the "lifestyle" that comes with it but that wasn't so bad either.

[KATWYN]

[.I just didn't find it addictive in the slightest.
The hardest part was giving up the "lifestyle" that comes with it but that wasn't so bad either.
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Yea they say a huge part of coming off it is that an addict has to change their association completely (would be easier said than done no doubt)....as far as the addiction goes, I wonder if the fact it was "easier" for you to come off was due to that genetic predisposition that seems to play a key role in addictions....in your case an absense of that predisposition (i.e., no family history of addiction)??

Oh probably getting too heavy on the subject....