Knowing what we know about this drug. About how addictive it is; how unstable it is and just how dangerous it is; why would anyone with any amount of intelligence even try it.
Is it just stupid people using this drug? REALLY DUMB PEOPLE?
I have a rule against inhaling anything that calls for battery acid and amonia as an ingredient.
What the hell?
2007-01-29 11:36:13 · 20 answers · asked by Bruce B 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
have you met any intelligent people who use meth? you kinda answered your own question.
2007-01-29 11:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by iron chef bryan 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think people find it an attractive drug because it heightens sexual arousal, so supposedly it makes sex better. At the same time though, it is highly addictive, so once someone starts, it becomes extremely hard for them to stop. I agree though... this is a horrid drug and the people who willingly engage in it are stupid. Not dumb in terms of being lower functioning, but just plain stupid. I dated a guy once who was addicted to meth (I didn't know at the beginning). I saw how much it changed him and how he could barely go a few hours without either smoking it or popping a homemade pill of some sort that his ex had made for him to keep him "up." Our relationship didn't last long and fortunately I never did anything with him (although he constantly talked about it). I pitied him that he made the choice to throw his life away and didn't care. I didn't feel sorry for him, but I pitied the man he could have been had he chosen not to take meth.
2007-01-29 11:47:18 · answer #2 · answered by kaliluna 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Drugs have been used for centuries by humans who are trying to expand their minds or who are always thinking and looking for a way to relax and not think at all. People who are intelligent and inclined to experiment with drugs may get bored with the usual and start looking for something new..a new high. They want to experience different sensations, thoughts and feelings. Maybe they are looking to be more connected to their bodies and less aware of their thoughts or maybe they are tired of thinking along the same lines and want to let their minds wander in new directions.Just because a person is intelligent doesn't mean that they won't do something stupid.
I consider myself a fairly intelligent woman and I used crystal meth a few times in the same week about 12 years ago. Personally, I was curious. I wanted to see what the big fuss was about and I wanted to try something new. It made me very hyper and my mind was going a mile a minute. It wasn't that great and I never did it again, but to each their own.
2007-01-29 11:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie J 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have a relative who has done meth. This person was very intelligent but due to family problems turned to this as a form of acceptance with friends and as a way of escape. I'm still trying to understand it because I never thought an intelligent person could be so stupid. Now I can't even relate to this person anymore because they have no desire to improve their life or to become more than they are now - no future outside of just existing. This mindset is completely alien to me.
2007-01-29 11:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by wd 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most people trying this drug may be hooked on another drug and will try anything to relive that first experience,but it can never happen and until they can accept that then they will continue to follow 'the path of destuction'for some it may be the 'path of no return'as for being dumb then that's a matter of opinion it dose'nt take alot to become addicted to a drug,but it can take a lifetime to withdraw from them,for most user's it replace's a missing emotion.
2007-01-29 11:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by molly maid 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand where you're coming from, but sometimes people just make bad choices, or get caught up in the wrong crowd. and then there's peer pressure too.
regardless of the reasons people use meth, I think the best thing that we can do for them is not judge them, pray for them, and offer them our friendship along with trying to point them in the right direction. I think by the time they're hooked, they already know they're in trouble and don't know where to turn.
2007-01-29 12:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by atiana 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are many intelligent, successful, even wealthy People in Life, "who take Meth !"
I never took Meth, but I am no better than one who has taken Meth, or is still on Meth !!
They are not stupid, they "in my opinion" do not have an inner Stable Peace of Mind.
Some seek this state of mind, out through
Meth. Some seek this inner Stable Peace of Mind out through intake of excessive alcohol.
Some seek this Stable inner Peace of Mind, through belief in a god, through their religion.
Others seek this Peace through watching sports day and night, at the expense of neglecting their family. We all have our way of trying to seek that inner Stable Peace of Mind, and to try and find Happiness !!
We, as human beings, all have the same need,
and that is happiness AND Peace of Mind !!
There are many rich people, such as Mr. Trump, who is what a Multi-Billionare, who thinks that if he sells only 1,000 more houses, or creates just 10 more reality T.V. shows, he might possibly find Peace of Mind. And I actually do not think Mr. Trump is a bad person.
No one is Dumb or Stupid. We are all
seeking the same thing, even if for
some, it is something which only brings Very
temporary peace and happiness.
Real Peace and Happiness Only comes
through the Transformation of one's Mind.
I found this Transformation of Mind through Tibetan Buddhism. This is not for everyone, and that is alright.
"Whatever form of Philosophy that works for a person which does NO harm to oneself, or another, AND will most definately bring them Stable Inner Peace of Mind, and Happiness, then go for it !! 'And stay with it, without being a Hypocrite about it !! ' "
Take Care. Have a Great week.
I am a Registered Nurse working in a
Cardiac, and Respiratory areas of an
Acute Hospital, but I choose not to list this as my sources.
I share through insight, and self-understanding.
2007-01-29 12:06:49 · answer #7 · answered by Thomas 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
losts of reasons...usually to fit in/because it's cool or just to get messed up. the problem with meth is that it it makes you "numb" to to other things after the first time, for example: chocolate won't ever taste as good etc...
the smoking habit is even more stupid, people smoke pack after pack unlike meth which is done with less frequency
2007-01-29 11:43:29 · answer #8 · answered by Carlos 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's addictive, you try it once, literally one time and you're hooked, you can't leave it alone after one shot at it. If there's pressure on you to try it or you just want to "experiment" thats all it takes is one time and its downhill from there. It's one of the most addictive drugs.
2007-01-29 11:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its more of a psychological matter than just being intelligent or not. Many intelligent people have self destructive habits. Probably because they wernt shown very much love in childhood.
2007-01-29 11:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by Alisa 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds like you have already judged "these" people, you already believe you are better then they are without ever understanding what brings people to do this drug. We need less people like you in the world and more people who care and want to understand.
2007-01-30 10:24:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋