Meth users?

Question

I have seen a lot of meth users and they all have the same blank, expressionless faces. It seems like absolutely nothing matters to them, they neglect their children, their apperance, etc. Do you believe that using meth is almost like losing you soul?

Answer 1

Yes it is just like losing your soul. Meth takes over your soul (so to speak). Meth is a demon. It's so pleasurable yet so decieving. Nothing is fun anymore unless your on it. Everything you ever cared about dwindles away into the background. It will take your life... even if you don't die.

Answer 2

First of all, you only generalize about the bad meth users. There are many others who don't lose control and don't end up like the zombies you describe.
As for the long term effects, some research finds the following:

In all forms, meth stimulates the central nervous system, with meth symptoms lasting anywhere from 4 to 24 hours. Methamphetamine use can not only modify behavior in an acute state, but after taking it for a long time, the drug literally changes the brain in fundamental and long-lasting ways. Meth kills users by causing heart failure (myocardial infarction), brain damage, and stroke and it induces extreme, acute psychiatric and psychological meth symptoms that may lead to suicide or murder.

Listed below is a generalized list of meth symptoms. Keep in mind, just because a person is experiencing meth symptoms listed below does not automatically mean they are using meth.

Central Nervous System Meth Symptoms
euphoria
increased alertness
paranoia
decreased appetite
increased physical activity
athetosis (writhing jerky, or flailing movements)
irritability
extreme nervousness
insomnia
confusion
tremors
anxiety
aggression
incessant talking
hypothermia
convulsions
*hypothermia (extreme rise in body temperature as high as 108 degrees) and convulsions sometimes can result in death.
Cardiovascular Meth Symptoms
chest pain
hypertension
accelerated heartbeat
elevated blood pressure
irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain
Other Physical Meth Symptoms
pupil dilation
respiratory disorders
dizziness
tooth grinding
impaired speech
dry or itchy skin
loss of appetite
acne
sores
numbness
sweating
Psychological Meth Symptoms
a mental state similar to schizophrenia
anger
panic
paranoia
auditory
visual hallucinations
repetitive behavior patterns
formication (delusions of parasites or insects on the skin)
homicidal or suicidal thoughts

Answer 3

I have an in-law that used to be a very beautiful woman. Perfect. Years of drug and meth use she is awful looking. I don't know why anyone would even take any sort of drug. I won't take it even though I may need some serious depressions meds but no stupid pill is gonna make any difference. I don't want a fake resolution. I just delt with it and it goes away in time.

Answer 4

Yes I do and it's very unfortunate as many of these people really weren't bad people until they got messed up in this.. What i don't understand is WHY people would even be that stupid to try it in the first place as it's widely known what the results will be. Theres absolutely no excuses.. the facts and results are there..

Answer 5

Fact: there are more meth users in Sanpete County, UT (population roughly 21,000) than in Salt Lake City, population wise. everyone has a soul, nothing can take that away. but it is true that they dont care about anything. they are puppets on a string with meth.. f***k meth users everywhere!!!

Answer 6

Anyone who uses any substance to deal with reality, loses a part of themselves. It is very sad to see people in this state.

Answer 7

Yes, I know this to be true. Very sad, I lost the love of my life to the drug. He became a mean, hateful, inconsiderate, abusing jerk...to me and our 17 year old daughter.

Answer 8

YES, YES, YES.