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Re: Your Brain on Meth

JJ McLaughlin — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 16:39:33 -0000

OK I hope I don't get thrown on the cross for this but being one that has used massive amounts of both heroin and crystal meth (its interesting not many people note poly drug abuse as I personally existed during my long stay in Huntington Beach alongside other addicts that literally ALL used either heroin or benzos alongside crystal meth) Now that may be besides the point but I know myself personally spent years half a decade living with my girlfriend injecting and smoking both meth and heroin. I also was employed as a personal trainer during this time. NOW although the heroin was a daily necessity the meth was not. I started out strictly injecting it at high doses never the less in the beginning but near the end as my veins all ran and hid form me I resorted to smoking it. I would generally use for multiple days at a time without sleeping and then after 3-4 days I would administer a shot of heroin and pass out/crash for around 12 hours. (mind you I would have to schedule my crashes around days I didn't have to train my clients) Now being someone that has EXPERIENCED for YEARS consistent heavy usage of the drug my stance is neither pro nor against the drug necessarily. I simply want to dispel some myths surrounding the drug but not without also verifying some of the statements surrounding the evils of the drug. To begin, the physical effects meth has on the body are ALMOST entirely dependent on how you choose to carry on living. I will boast that I stand currently presenting myself as attractive, muscular, clear skin, good teeth...etc the point I'm trying to make is that you would never know i used crystal meth heavily by just looking at me. (I mean I am a personal trainer that needs to practice what I preach and look the part to my clients) now the insides of my body are a different story than my outward appearance. My drug use has affected my organs in a negative manner as my kidneys have been damaged and my liver enzymes are elevated (to the layman elevated enzymes means my liver is damaged and working extra hard to clear my body of the toxins present) SO for the physical effects your appearance and your meth use have almost no correlation, but what does affect your appearance are the secondary effects you may do to yourself due to how meth makes most act. Many people disregard their hygene while high, it is hard to sleep while high so that affects your appearance and it is hard to eat while high so many will lose weight. ALL THIS CAN BE COUNTERED THOUGH WITH SELF AWARENESS AND SOME DISCIPLINE. The affects on your organs is a different story. If you choose to use you will encounter organ damage that is impossible to avoid. So most people are right and wrong at the same time when they make their assertions. On to the effects on the brain. Yes, after a binge I would feel a little spacey and not on point (dumber if you will) but that would pass after a few days. Now I'm not saying the meth wasn't doing damage. I just chose to combat the negative cognitive effects through use of supplementation. I would consume fish oil which has DHA that helps with your brains neuroplasticity or ability to recover from the nuerotoxicity caused by the meth. I also took Ginkgo Biloba and Vincopotene both which increase blood flow to the brain (another touted negative effect meth has on the brain) those are just a few of my supplements that made up my arsenal. The point of saying this is that even though I have used meth heavily I have also incorporated these nootropics to counter the negative cognitive decline. I'm going on purely how I feel that I can operate on an intellectual level and can verify I do not have any deficits due to my use aside from the immediate following few days after a binge. If anyone has taken the time to read this comment up to this point let me sum up my stance on the drug...YES i have noticed some problems associated with my use NO i have not turned into some meth tweaker zombie unable of any possible recovery. Not due to any particular reason other than perhaps my choice to move, I have not smoked or injected and crystal meth in about 4 months. There may have been some facets of damage that I more slowly recovered from but I can say at this point in time other than my organ damage which is slowly recovering as well, I never would have even been able to tell I had just a mere 4 months ago been a heavy user for years. All my executive cognitive functioning seems to be working at my normal capacity. I am even studying to get my certificate in database development which utilizes the programming language SQL. I'm not too sure I would be able to learn this dense information if the myths were true and I had as they say burned holes in my brain. So ill end by saying meth is nor good nor bad it has its positives and it has its negatives the negatives have been highly exaggerated let me say but none the less they do exist. I am not going to tell someone to use or not use meth but I will say that if one does choose to use know that there will be consequences but not nearly on the scale most people will try and tell you its like the damages due to meth is the great hyperbole of the past few decades in the war on drugs. Its always better to not use drugs than it is to use drugs but let me be the one to say it IS possible to use drugs in such a way that they dont reshape the person you were entirely. PS if I do get nailed to the cross by others for this comment know that I welcome the criticism but if anybody on this website were to meet me and interact with me for some time theyll find truth in the saying "you cant argue whats right in front of you" :) happy (safe) tweaking to all who choose to partake!

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Banchiman — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 12:32:27 -0000

My wife of 14 years started doing meth. To the point in her addiction that she abandoned our two children in a Mc Donalds 90 miles from our house to get dope. After 2 hrs by themselves at the ages of 3 and 7 a police man came in and after 2 more hours on site she never showed up.
The police were able to get a hold of me and i went to sacramento and recovered my boys. Deep in distress they ran to me and I've never let go.
After 3 years their mom called me and said she wanted to talk to her boys.
now ages 6 and 10 they are aware of the reality that she could not choose them cause of the addiction to the drugs and alcohol.
she has severe brain damage from the drugs and in a very obvious and sad result of severe brain damage. Talking to people not there. Conversations of absolute non sense with herself. A behavior of irrational behavior. Sleeping with who ever she can to trade herself for the drug. Trapped like in a jail cell.
her life is over while she still breathes. This asshole who says meth is great and causes no damage is literally the same scum that turned her on to it.
so she now lives in a psych ward and can't deal with any realm of normal life.
3 years is what it took to destroy the most beautiful woman i ever met.
MAY ALL YOU SCUM MOTHER FUCKED METH DEALERS GET A BAD BATCH AND KILL YOU INSTANTLY.......

Re: Your Brain on Meth

(anonymous) — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 06:39:24 -0000

speaking the truth brotherman
think about it
why would we lie to you
and
why would meth lie to you
NEURONS THAT FIRE TOGETHER WIRE TOGETHER MOTHERFUCKER
I'm three days abstinent from banging

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Wiseman — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 19:05:12 -0000

Lee Ann, you need to first grow up, second become educated, thirdly, Go stand in a mirror and ask yourself a number of questions, like who am I to say these nasty things to or about others. Little girl, you are sorely mislead.

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Wiseman — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:41:35 -0000

You obviously have no idea who Christ is, what his purpose in our lives is, and why the things WE as people do to ourselves, our enviroment, nearly everything around us, humans have destroyed in one way or another. God/Christ did not cause or allow any of these thing to occur. Human suffering is brought on either by human's actions. God gave us free will to choose what we do and how we live. Much of the disease and sickness in this world is caused by man's foolishness and stupidity. Birth defects and other sicknesses can be directly linked to much of the pharmacuticals we use, have found their way into our water supply, mercury found in vaccinations given to babies at birth causes much of gthe health issues children get at early ages and later on in life. GMO's another cause of poor health and sickness. The list goes on. Christ/God is not responsible for these things. Before you go dissing on our creator, open your eyes, become educated to truths, realize that only good come from God/Christ.All else comes from Lucifer, and his using people at His will to accomplish his works on earth, which is destroy all that God has created.

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Wiseone — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:22:06 -0000

Josh you just keep thinking that way and we all will have on eless addict alive in this world. No loss there. The body is made of all organic matter. When none-organic matter is intoduced into the human body, it is going to react one way or another. In this case I have seen over and over the effects of meth on the human body. Your stament that meth is good. Shows just how stupid this nations youth have become. Sad sad state of affairs.

Re: Your Brain on Meth

chris — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:44:43 -0000

Josh Grow Up

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care bear — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 16:03:48 -0000

Very informative. That stuff rots your brain and soul. The part that amazes me is the human body's ability to repair itself when incorporating healthy habits in ones life.. The more information shared about this horrible drug, the better off our society will be.

Re: Your Brain on Meth

jesse — Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:21:07 -0000

there is no reason to try to drag people down for the way they quit if one feels Jesus gave them the power to get through this terrible phase in their life than I am telling you its true and if someones cat or dog told them they would leave them and that gave them the power then that what did it it matters not if these things are a tenable palliation to you or if they are even not even physically possible if these people believe then its the truth to them and even if you don't believe in Jesus I have news for you I can honestly say that he has not directly helped me but the fact that these people believe he helped them than he is real weather he is made up or real as you and me

Re: Your Brain on Meth

jesse — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 14:41:21 -0000

I used Meth for nearly 20 years and had no illusions that it was not doing harm I took as good care of myself as is posible while poisoning my body and soul I slept almost everyday ate every day showered twice a day and brushed my teeth regularly. The first ten years was off and on the last ten was daily I snorted it mostly a couple of stretches of smoking and smoking is way worse for sure I was lucky enough to see I could not be a functioning addict while smoking and would start snorting again after a month or two my teeth where in fairly good shape until I started drinking energy drinks instead of water I think meth mouth is caused chiefly from dehydration I now have no bottom molars and my uppers have taken some damage I am a large man 6'3" tall and 250lbs but I carry it well with a large athletic build twice in the last ten years I approached 200lbs and would start eating better so never became emaciated I also never got meth bugs or acne and my skin is in good shape I slept regularly and never hallucinated but the damage can only be slowed not inhibited completely I did not hit rock bottom and meth helped me to buy my house and quit drinking I have been clean for 8 months with no treatment and have not had a single craving I will absolutely never use again at 37 years old my hair is completely grey but physically am in good shape I feel very lucky for that and that I was able to quit with such ease I even kept one friend that uses the needle and feel so sorry for him he will never stop using and at 53 he is in awful health all of my old friends most of whom did not take as good care of them selves also suffer from a variety of ailments from congestive heart disease to diabetes hepatitis c most have very few teeth and severe emotional problems one will loose her keys then while seaeching for them set down her hairbrush (her stash spot) and forget where it is by the time she finds both sometimes will have forgotten where she was going to start with she counts out the tills at her place of employment and falls asleep several times in the process it takes her sometimes four hours to count out the 5 tills that takes an hour for the two times a week person as far as permanent damage I have anger issues that do seem to be getting much better and the everyday joy of living is slowly returning but not even close to real I also must have something to do or I will nap out of boredom marijuana acts as a stimulant for me and was the biggest of helps to me not only when I first quit to lessen the anxiety but also a month or two into recovery as it gave me a reason to get out of bed I realize it is only a palliative and not a cure I have not smoked pot now for a month and a half because I will need a job shortly though I hope to find a job with nothing more than an entry wizz quiz and plan on smoking pot my whole life it is legal in my state now another issue I have is that I find it hard to concentrate on the point while speaking and typing I realize that 8 months is not recovered but I am hoping for major improvements and I will never use again also after six months I was up to 285lbs but in the last two months have eaten right and exercised and am at my custumary 250lbs again

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Guest — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:33:35 -0000

so where are your images showing the reversal of brain damage after someone quits using meth? I'm not buy that. . .at. . . all. . .

Re: Your Brain on Meth

christy — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 06:29:03 -0000

When one is thinking with a clear head after getting off Meth, one can see the harm but once the addiction takes over I don't think that much thought goes into decisions....many things go into play here, the crowd one hangs with,things that disrupt lives, divorce, death, and a very unhappy relationship....these can make one not think clearly.....I pray for early education, more rehabs...and judges that allow rehab instead of punishment.....

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Charles Darwin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:48:10 -0000

Guys honestly, there is no point in arguing with meth addicts in denial. If they read the article and looked at the solid evidences provided by experts, and yet still deny the harm of meth, then just let them be. Let natural selection take it's course.

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Crowfly — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:33:46 -0000

Meth , or Alcohol use both suppress the brains survival instinct. It could be it's this natural instinct is re asserting itself . Give it time . If things get bad see a doctor . You may need to go on anti Psychotic medication

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Noel — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:04:54 -0000

Hi can you please tell me if its normal im quiting meth for 3weeks and i have a severe fear that maybe im loosing my mind and im afraid without nothing to fear.. And thinking repeatedly

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Knava13 — Thu, 31 May 2012 09:39:52 -0000

You have to understand that everybody has a free will. You choose which road you are going to head on. The righteous or the unrighteous. Jesus IS with us through the thick n thin. We go through what we go through for a reason... It's not that Jesus is allowing babies to suffer & die, but that when they do die they end up in a better place..Heaven...So that they don't have to suffer here on earth. You got to have faith my brother..Religion is not ridiculous. I have been w/my husband for 9yrs. For 7 of those yrs. we did meth besides the time I was pregnet w/my daughter. Then I had her & we started using again.. When we did meth we beat the crap out of each other...Did anything to get meth including stealing..I mean it was BAD..We had a horrible marriage during those times..But everything happens for a reason..Almost 2yrs.ago when I found out I was pregnet w/my son...We decided that we are tired of running around in circles..Doing the same thing over & over again..We wanted to change our life around & we did. By the grace of GOD we were saved.Now we make a difference in other peoples lives & share our testimony w/others in our area.Even the friends that we used to party with see that we are different & happier then ever before. God is Great God is good. W/out him we are lefty to survive on our own while the enemy is sneaking in ruining our lives. We are living ,breathing ,walking human beings where God HAS changed our lives around for the best. While you don't understand why things happen to certain people I hope you understand that it is for a reason...You just have to have faith in God. May God bless you & your family.

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Bblok22 — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:09:14 -0000

Is this the same jesus that allows babies to suffer and die? To allow something as horrible as that flesh eating bacteria to effect a young girl? I mean if he is so powerful yet allows that to happen! Or if he cant stop that from happening then why pray to him? Religion is so ridiculous.

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Summer_cudd — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:21:45 -0000

I was gave some meth the other day. Its was real gooey and paste like and it had turned orange. I got extremely hi off this. Can anyone tell me why it was paste like and orange and gave me the effect it did?

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Rhythman69 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:46:50 -0000

We all of us are here on this earth for a tiny fraction of time. Why shorten it?

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Omnk — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:52:14 -0000

Assuming your getting pure meth, its not just a bunch of chemicals. It is "dextro-methamphetamine Hcl" You can get a prescription to methamphetamine in the United States. The prescribed dose is 5mg where crystal meth users take 100-1000mg or more in a night.

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guest — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:15:11 -0000

Yes i agree meth is pretty stupid and honestly i didnt know what the affects were on my brain, and my health. But it is a very powerful and controlling drug that takes over your life. But you can't sit there and say i know how it is, or how it feels when you never experienced it. But i am on the road to recovery. So if you are on meth...do the right thing and try and get help. Because i promise you once you are off meth your life will get better...everything will get better...there is hope:)

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Meth is death — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:55:58 -0000

Money and religion could be argued to be worst than meth!

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Baby_boy0326 — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:12:07 -0000

i certanly belive this is true that the only way to brake dose evil chains that have all people on drugs is jesus christ and remember the bible talks about something thats really true is that the true could set u free.i used meth for about 2 years on and off,and now im a cristian and god has set me free from that evil drug before it was to late and now im happy and blessed.

Re: Your Brain on Meth

Lee Ann — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:54:27 -0000

Nope. Never tried that crap. But if you think laws will work, then you are as big of a tool as Teresaducker ... unless you are the same person.

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Lojj — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 12:21:41 -0000

My wife started using meth earlier this year. She was already an alcoholic. 9 months later, she has lost her job, all of her normal friends have stopped seeing her. Now all she has is meth friends. She spent all her money, overdrafted her bank account, traded clothes, her bike for meth. She is now in jail facing a felony for threating to kill me with a knife. She is now homeless, except for a ward of the state, in custody. Her family doesn't want to see her. All in just 9 months. I truly love my wife, but am now being ordered by the state to testify against her after I called the police. This whole thing has been horrible to me, not to mention a new meth boyfriend tossed in the middle of it all. Meth kills.