Drug Addiction Stories & Info

I looked up as I was helping at the Food Bank and saw him. His face lit up in a big smile and he came over and hugged me, saying “Hi, Sis.” I was so happy to see him. Once a month, just like clockwork, my brother David was there with his friends seeking some groceries. Once a month was all I saw him. 

David is a drug addict. He has been on meth and cocaine off and on for nearly 30 years and while he has been in rehab several times, he seems to backslide as soon as he gets out. The drugs have destroyed his ability to understand a lot of things and he gets memories mixed up in a big way. He insists that so and so happened at such and such time and it is easier to just nod in agreement than to argue with him.

Some of the family cringe when they see him coming or when the county jail number shows up on caller I.D.. but when I see him at the Food Bank, I am reminded of the big brother I had way back when. He goes around excitedly telling everyone I am his baby sister. Sometimes he does not have his identification on him but they know him as he is a regular. They just look over at me, asking if I vouch for him being who he claims to be and I say yes, he is my big brother and I give him a big hug.

My brother was not always a drug addict. Being the oldest, he played sports and the prettiest girl in school crushed on him. But shortly after they graduated, before they got married, she was killed in an accident along with her sister and parents, and David took to using drugs. He changed almost overnight.

The family tried in many ways to get him to get help over the years. Our younger brother is always bailing him out of jail when he is found walking around in the middle of night, unsure of where he is. An officer told us he was looking for Tara. I cried. Tara had been his high school sweetheart, the one who died.

Still, for just a moment when our eyes meet across the room, I see the big brother I love inside of the man who threw everything away for drugs. Sometimes I pray that Tara is up there somewhere and sees David and how much he needs help. For a long time I didn’t believe that…until last week.

The Meth problem has become so severe that it is often referred to not as a meth addiction, but a meth obsession.  Crystal Meth immediately releases dopamine, which induces the cravings.  This drug is one of the most often used drugs globally.  Whether in powder or rock form, Crystal Meth has immediate euphoric effects and also increases energy.  Along with the fact that Meth is fairly easy to make and acquire, many people have made it their drug of choice.

You can snort, inject, mix in with drinks, or smoke Crystal Meth, but regardless of how you get it into your system, the affects are instantaneous.  There is a loss of inhibitions, an incredible feeling of euphoria, and amazing increased energy.  The combined affect of the drug has no doubt contributed to its popularity.  There also are some telltale signs that generally identify Meth users after time.  One of these is scabs and sores on the face.  This is caused by the sensation of something on their face (referred to as meth lice), which makes the addict pick and scratch at it.  Eventually this leads to many sores and scabs on the faces.  Also, because Meth dries out the skin, users can have a shallow look about them.  A dropped jaw is also another side effect of using meth.  Unfortunately, sustained Meth use also can lead to child neglect and crime.

The effects of Meth are long lasting (up to 24 hours), which also makes it appealing to many users.  Heroin and other drugs tend to only last for a couple of hours, depending on the dosage, can last longer.  The problem is, Meth never, ever leads to good things.  There are many tragic stories, but never good stories concerning Crystal Meth.  Meth drug addiction has reached pandemic stages and it is a global concern.  It does not matter how the abuser chooses to get the meth into their system it will lead to trouble.  If you suspect a loved one has been using Meth, seek help immediately.  If you are addicted to Meth, get help now.  Things will go from bad to worse.   There are no happy endings with Crystal Meth, only tragedies.  End the suffering now by getting into a good drug rehab and getting help.  It is possible to beat Crystal Meth and there is a happy life ahead for those who do.  Avoid becoming another Crystal Meth statistic and instead become a success story.