Crystal Methamphetamine

Question: What are the symptoms of crystal methamphetamine withdrawal?

(Posted by: *~*C*~* on 2008-04-15 00:41:18)

How long do they last? How severe would withdrawal be for someone who used meth daily for a year? After quitting how long do cravings last? Other Info??? I asked this looking for answers from people who have more than basic knowledge. If I wanted to know what Google says I'd google it. Lisa S - Thanks tips... You should EDUCATE YOURSELF before answering questions, since u lack knowledge I'll educate u: *meth isn't called "tina ", it's commonly called: crank, jib, ice, gak, side/ sideways, (flip slang: ubahs/ bahs, shabu) *speed is less pure meth (yes, meth can be pure) *you dont have to be gay to use meth or contract STDs *not everything u read is true, especially outdated info: coke = $30/ .5g, meth = $40/ .5g, coke = $150/ eightball(3.5g), meth = $200/ ball(3.5g) *Most people who pick are not hallucinating Rayray: IGNORANCE IS NOTHING TO BE PROUD OF. It's plain stupid to pretend to know what you're talking about when you're talking to someone who has extensive knowledge on the topic.

Posted by: GoddessMissy on 2008-04-15, 00:49:41

First of all, I'm sending you all kinds of positive energy your way, you can get through this!!! Be prepared for sleepless nights (don't hesitate to take a shot of NyQuil before bed, or pick up a muscle relaxer so you don't get any limb spasms while you true to sleep) The usual "list " goes like this... # fatigue # long, disturbed periods of sleep # irritability # intense hunger # moderate to severe depression # psychotic reactions # anxiety This can last days or weeks, depending on how long you've been an addict. REMEMBER: all drugs (but ESPECIALLY this one) change the chemistry of your brain. Don't think of it as a withdrawal, think of it as your brain "cleaning up after a party. " The furniture that is on the lawn needs to go back in the house. Someone needs to get the vomit off the way. Someone needs to mop the pee off the tile in the bathroom because someone missed. I can tell you that exercise is a MIRACLE (it gives you a great endorphin rush which will help your mood), 5htp supplements help (they help build up your seratonin which will elevate your mood- you can get them at any drug or nutrition store) and EAT WELL. I suggest that you throw yourself into something you enjoy- writing, art, reading, any projects you enjoy... reinvest your energy into good things. Remember, ONE DAY AT A TIME. Even if you need to go one hour at a time, all of it is a step in the right direction.

Posted by: Heather on 2008-04-15, 00:43:47

Psychological withdrawal symptoms last longer than physical. The longterm issues are going to be depression and a lower metabolism. Anyone quitting meth should go to therapy or rehab to help with the psychological addiction.

Posted by: Lisa S on 2008-04-15, 00:45:41

In the last few years, the abuse of crystal methamphetamine (also known as crystal, meth, tina or speed) has gotten out of control in the U.S. gay community. One reason this is so alarming is that the abuse of crystal meth contributes to the spread of HIV infection. Crystal meth is similar to pure amphetamine and ephedrine. It is easy to get, costs less than cocaine and is highly addictive. Crystal meth can be smoked, injected, snorted and swallowed. Like all amphetamines, crystal meth causes large amounts of dopamine to be released in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical that improves mood, increases self-confidence and strength and heightens sex drive. Unlike other amphetamines, crystal meth works mainly on the brain, causing fewer side effects on other parts of the body (such as rapid heart rate and shortness of breath). The problem with frequent use is that people need larger amounts to get high. At higher doses, side effects on other parts of the body become more obvious. At very high doses, usually taken by accident, people can develop brain-damaging fevers, stroke-producing high blood pressure, heart attacks and massive damage to muscle tissue that can lead to kidney failure and death. Long-term use changes the chemical balance of the brain and can cause a mental illness called psychosis. In the psychotic state, hallucinations are common. People may believe they are infested with parasites, which they see crawling from their nails or out of their skin. They come to the doctor's office with sores caused by picking and scratching. If the drug is not stopped at this point, the person may wind up in the psychiatric ward unable to take care of him or herself. Long-term users of crystal meth experience withdrawal when they stop the drug. Withdrawal symptoms include fatigue, depressed mood, loss of pleasurable feelings and suicidal thoughts. These symptoms may never go away, even if the person never uses crystal meth again. One of the worst effects of crystal meth is that users often have unprotected sex when they are high. This puts people at risk for new HIV infections. Even people who already have HIV can get reinfected with a drug-resistant strain of HIV or contract another sexually-transmitted disease. In addition, crystal meth may interact with HIV medications. There is one report of a person taking a protease inhibitor who died of a crystal meth overdose because of a drug interaction. Successful treatment of crystal meth addiction is difficult because most people start using again. Nevertheless, it's worth seeking counseling rather than trying to stop the drug on your own. Most cities have drug addiction treatment programs. Your best bet is not to start using crystal meth in the first place. But if you have, seek help to kick the habit.

Posted by: malinalli.medicine on 2008-04-15, 00:50:33

This is why people have a hard time quitting, the cravings last for a while and usually they increase with stress, too tired, too lonely, etc. With any drug withdrawal will be the opposite effect you received from the drug. Most people who quit meth get depressed, so you should seek professional help, or at least find a meth anonymous meeting in your area. Some people say that you have done permanent damage to your brain.......but even the top scientist are still learning about the human brain and its capabilities. Some people say it takes 2 years for the mind/ body to recover........people are also unaware of the emotional addiction.....ya know like using meth....to avoid emotional pain....now you need to find something else when you have feelings you don't like.

Posted by: Rayray on 2008-04-15, 01:07:02

This drug eats up your brain and makes you think your king and smart(but your not) which gets you interested in stuff you do thus causing no hunger which gets you paranoid and it makes you twitch and skittish and ruins your sexuality some turn bi (w/ e) yup a normal twakhead you can tell who they are when they have sucked in cheeks with huge dark eye circles then the withdraw is called a "come down " where what energy the body has wasted feels it the next day it also messes up your nervous system and eats up your nose and fucks up your teeth and tongue makes your pee pee small because lack or nutrition your thing needs Meth is a real bad additive drug the only thing that can help a person to stay away is willpower and family other then that , that person is screwed

Posted by: liddle_angel on 2008-04-15, 01:29:40

Brains that look like scarmbled eggs

Posted by: SOPHiA♥ on 2008-04-15, 02:17:02

Speakin from someone who really knows:: SLEEP. U CAN SLEEP FOR 2 WEEKS, WAKEUP ONLY TO EAT N PISS.. THEN SLEEP... thats it