2006-10-14 02:45:29 · 7 answers · asked by elaperr 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Nope. If they are using, they are hooked and can't be trusted with ANYTHING.
If they say they aren't using "anymore", unless they were 2 or more years clean, I still wouldn't trust them, and then even then, they'd have to prove it.
2006-10-14 02:52:24 · answer #1 · answered by Manny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Addiction is probably the most missunderstood of the diseases. Whether one's escape is through 'meth', alcohol, sex, food or even gambling... there are those who are classified as "functional addicts". Not all addicts fit the stereotype of what modern society has surplanted into the minds of the general populace. In the earlier stages of addiction, a person can look and act "normal" (if there is such a thing)... later, as the addict becomes chronic, comes the loss of jobs, family, home, friends, self esteem, dignity and so on. There's also a need to distinguish between an addict and an abuser. Someone who merely abuses drugs (alcohol is a drug) can recognize the damage being done to their life and stop using. An addict (with full blown denial, a hallmark of the disease) cannot. Add to that the compulsion to crave. Non-addicts can't understand the concept of the addict feeling like they're going to die unless they get the next high. Addiction is a progressive disease. Left untreated... it is terminal. Using will never get better... always worse. The 'meth' user may not have problems right now... but rest assured... continued use will not only destroy their life... but those around him as well.
2006-10-14 10:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by wisconsin joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother in law was a meth user and manufacturer for a while. He went to prison for a time and now is a productive worker and is very religious. He changed his life and is now happy again. His family is back together and he has kept the same job for over a year. It can happen, but not as long as they are on the meth or any other drugs.
2006-10-14 09:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by dbarnes3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can !!
Just stand by this person & let them know that you'll be there for them. but don't let them hang out with the people,or anyone that does it too.If they are really serios bout quitting they can DO IT!!
& They can find a job to support the people they love & care about..
How do I know this ,I use to be one. They have got to put THEIR mind to it, & SAY NO,to the Dope!!!!!! I have been clean for 9 yrs now I'm PROWD to Say!!!
2006-10-14 10:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by redneckmoma103162 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, when they quit using meth.
2006-10-14 09:48:22 · answer #5 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Eventually it will get the best of them. Even a normally honest person will resort to lies and theft in order to get more drugs.
2006-10-14 11:16:30 · answer #6 · answered by Carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-10-14 09:52:44 · answer #7 · answered by ChemGeek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋