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I know someone who was sent to prison for making/selling Meth. He has been out of prison for about 3 years now, and has been clean for about 6 months. He has never gone to rehab.

How likely is it that he can stay off drugs long term? I thought this was a really hard drug to kick....? Can someone just quit cold turkey?

2006-06-26 14:22:40 · 10 answers · asked by lefttheroom222 4 in Politics & Government Law Enforcement & Police

Don't worry, I have nothing to do with this person. I just need to know for legal reasons.

2006-06-26 14:28:21 · update #1

Ok..once again...this is NOT my friend. I need to know for LEGAL reasons.

2006-06-27 04:30:19 · update #2

10 answers

I actually know someone who was on Meth as well ... and I spoke to a few people that had been to rehab and also police officers and different people who knew alot of information about the drug and the effects of it. They said if I am not mistaken that almost 90 something percent of people who had done Meth will never be able to quit themselves. They will always have an empty place in their life and always have the want for it. I would advise they get in SOME kind of rehab place even if its an out patient place just so that they have some kind of support group going on. Its best for them and their family and friends. And it would be really awesome if you were just there and supported them in any kind of way that you can. But just remember ... its sooo easy to fall back into that life.

2006-06-26 14:28:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

It is possible to kick a drug habit cold turkey, but it is extremely hard! I've known people who have quit that way, using 12 step programs, going into rehabs, etc. Some of them have had success with one and not the others, some of them have failed at every attempt they make. It really depends on the person and how badly they want to stay clean.
My fiance is in prison at the moment, went in for robbing houses at 17 years of age due to a drug problem. He's been in there for 13 years, has been clean for the past 8 years. He did this on his own, as he was in administrative segregation and in TX they are not allowed any type of help or counseling what so ever. Even though these are the offenders who need it the most.
We have been friends our entire lives, but became romantically involved 3 years ago.
I believe anyone can change their ways as long as they are truly determined. I know my fiance changed his entire life around, and has become an extremely compassionate, caring, sensitive man.

2006-06-26 14:43:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Meth is some pretty nasty stuff and unlike crack it is not terribly physically addicting. It is however very psychologically addicting. A person starts to think they can't function without it. If your friend recovered some health while in the slammer, like worked out or something, he may have started to feel much better and that alone could keep somebody clean. Maybe jail actually worked since most addicts are usually pretty decent people when they're not using. But that lifestyle has other ramifications liked warped thinking so I would advise that person to check out a 12 step program because they know how addicts think and can combat that stinking thinking. If the reason he or she doesn't want to go is so they can continue to drink, then I would get the hell away from them because one drug will lead to another and alcohol is a drug.

2006-06-26 14:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by changRdie 3 · 0 0

No...no one can quit cold turkey unless they have totally removed themselves from their surroundings that they were in when they got in trouble. I know several ppl that have bee addicted to meth...and it is not a good thing!! There will always be permanent brain damage from it. My best advice is that if you really are concerned about your friend is to just kinda of watch their behavior patterns. If they seem like they are high all the time then suggest maybe seeking help. Unfortunately, if the person isn't willing to seek help...there isn't much you can do except leave it in the hands of the law. Best wishes.

2006-06-26 14:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by the_charmed_one 2 · 0 0

Meth is a very difficult drug to quit, and if he never went to rehab, then he is walking a tightrope. In saying that, he may be one in a million that can do that, but I wouldn't be willing to lay any bets on it.

2006-06-26 14:28:03 · answer #5 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0 0

Chances are better than you mightthink around 30% can quit. Rehab helps the long term chances tremendously.

2006-06-26 14:55:39 · answer #6 · answered by Unknown Oscillator 3 · 0 0

its all in the mind, someone could go to rehab a million times but if they personally dont really want to change, then its not going to happen. if someone never went to rehab but menatlly thought, "that was ruining my life, i swear ill never touch it again." and they truthfully didnt want anything to do with meth, they could stay clean.

2006-06-26 14:28:02 · answer #7 · answered by Carrie 2 · 0 0

He did. You said it has been six months, he did quit cold turkey. Can he relapse? Sure, but so far so good. I would say he is one lucky dude for a new chance.

2006-06-26 14:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by Janet F 2 · 0 0

keep your friend away from meth and people who have it, and your friend will stay clean

2006-06-27 04:19:55 · answer #9 · answered by mike g 5 · 0 0

yes must keep away from old friends forever

2006-06-26 14:26:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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