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Re: Life after Meth IS possible

chris — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:38:38 -0000

My son was a victim of Meth...He spent two months in County Jail before a commpasionate judge court ordered him into rehab. Then he spent seven months in Teen Challenge where Jesus Christ became the center of his life. He was doing great, then another judge ordered him back into county jail, and we all stood looking at this judge in disbelief....We all know Teen Challenge is a twelve month program, and it needs to be finished....why are some so cold, and heartless? If my son has a relapse, I will blame that judge.....

Re: Life after Meth IS possible

SomeChick — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:02:38 -0000

I SO admire what you are trying to accomplish. You are correct in saying that many, many professionals fall victim to meth. I have written about a few of them here and read about many, many more; it seems that the common binding factor is pressure to perform on the job.
I'm just counting down the days until your book release :)

Re: Life after Meth IS possible

SomeChick — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:54:40 -0000

That's an amazing story Kona. It's tough to walk away from everything you know and start a new life. You are obviously very strong and I hope your story here will also help others just like Dr Psych's story. I am so happy for you both!

Re: Life after Meth IS possible

Dr Psych — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:35:55 -0000

Kona,
It makes me feel really good to hear your story. You and your wife are lucky AND obviously very capable. Making it out of a meth addiction is certainly not easy. I used regularly for somewhere around 3-4 years and I can tell you given my experiences back then, and since, that there are many professionals who fall victim to drug addiction, and many who make it out.
One of my goals in coming out with my story is to get others like me to tell their own tales and slowly break down the stigma of drug addiction...
Best of luck to you!

Re: Life after Meth IS possible

Kona — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:07:50 -0000

Its incredibly refreashing to know that someone with a professional backround has fallen victim to the same demons asi and much like myself has happily walked away and stayed away from it. My wife and I went down that road together and managed to stick by one another during the binges and (by the grace of god) during the recovery. She managed to make it successfully through nursing school and I never lost my job. Our addiction lasted two years and and we have been clean for 2 years all without rehab and with no close calls of relapse. We had to cut off all associates who had anything to do with speed and I hear through the grapevine that many of them have been busted, and are either doing time or doing bad. I never forgot the lessons I learned and I never think of myself as above those who are still addicted, I pray for them and hope they can find their way out of the darkness because I know how hard that step is to take

Re: Life after Meth IS possible

SomeChick — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:37:49 -0000

Hello DrPsych - It was my pleasure to share your blog with my readers.

I will say it again - you are to be admired for your passion.

Please be sure to keep us posted with regards to your book - I'm certain it will be great.

Re: Life after Meth IS possible

Dr. Psych — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:03:52 -0000

Hey again,
Thank you so much for your words of praise and support.
No doubt, the road wasn't easy, but every day, I am thankful for having been able to make it here.

I applaud your strength in having made it through a haze of addiction that surrounded you so strong that you look to help others rather than simply give up.

I'm working hard on finding answers, but in the meantime, my own success gives me comfort that the answers exist.

I'll be coming out with a book next year that chronicle's my story and teaches my lessons from a scientific point of view...

I'll keep you updated