He smokes this thing with so much confidence. All efforts to make him even go for rehabilitation and counseling have been fruitless.


He can do anything just to get money to smoke ice..


Great inputs would be appreciated. Family

Only if him dey willing to stop. The only thing wey u fit do now na to hope & pray.

Sundrus:
Only if him dey willing to stop. The only thing wey u fit do now na to hope & pray.

Hope and pray?


Is there no quick fix?

It is now a common trend in our area

Rita33:
He smokes this thing with so much confidence. All efforts to make him even go for rehabilitation and counseling have been fruitless.


He can do anything just to get money to smoke ice..


Great inputs would be appreciated. Family

You need to make him know the effect. I did a little research.


THE STAGES OF THE METH “EXPERIENCE”

1) The Rush—A rush is the initial response the abuser feels when smoking or injecting methamphetamine. During the rush, the abuser’s heartbeat races and metabolism,1 blood pressure and pulse soar. Unlike the rush associated with crack cocaine, which lasts for approximately two to five minutes, the methamphetamine rush can continue for up to thirty minutes.

2) The High—The rush is followed by a high, sometimes called “the shoulder.” During the high, the abuser often feels aggressively smarter and becomes argumentative, often interrupting other people and finishing their sentences. The delusional effects can result in a user becoming intensely focused on an insignificant item, such as repeatedly cleaning the same window for several hours. The high can last four to sixteen hours.

3) The Binge—A binge is uncontrolled use of a drug or alcohol. It refers to the abuser’s urge to maintain the high by smoking or injecting more methamphetamine. The binge can last three to fifteen days. During the binge, the abuser becomes hyperactive both mentally and physically. Each time the abuser smokes or injects more of the drug, he experiences another but smaller rush until, finally, there is no rush and no high.


4) Tweaking—A methamphetamine abuser is most dangerous when experiencing a phase of the addiction called “tweaking”—a condition reached at the end of a drug binge when methamphetamine no longer provides a rush or a high. Unable to relieve the horrible feelings of emptiness and craving, an abuser loses his sense of identity. Intense itching is common and a user can become convinced that bugs are crawling under his skin. Unable to sleep for days at a time, the abuser is often in a completely psychotic state and he exists in his own world, seeing and hearing things that no one else can perceive. His hallucinations are so vivid that they seem real and, disconnected from reality, he can become hostile and dangerous to himself and others. The potential for self-mutilation is high.

5) The Crash—To a binge abuser, the crash happens when the body shuts down, unable to cope with the drug effects overwhelming it; this results in a long period of sleep for the person. Even the meanest, most violent abuser becomes almost lifeless during the crash. The crash can last one to three days.

6) Meth Hangover—After the crash, the abuser returns in a deteriorated state, starved, dehydrated and utterly exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally. This stage ordinarily lasts from two to fourteen days. This leads to enforced addiction, as the “solution” to these feelings is to take more meth.

7) Withdrawal—Often thirty to ninety days can pass after the last drug use before the abuser realizes that he is in withdrawal. First, he becomes depressed, loses his energy and the ability to experience pleasure. Then the craving for more methamphetamine hits, and the abuser often becomes suicidal. Since meth withdrawal is extremely painful and difficult, most abusers revert; thus, 93% of those in traditional treatment return to abusing methamphetamine.

Rita33:



Hope and pray?


Is there no quick fix?

yes oo hope & pray na ur only weapon for now. Person wey don fix him mind to do something, e dey impossible to change am oh. Except nature or divine power intervene. No go do wetin go make am hate u or go turn u to him enemy oh. People get their habit, dawan na him habit. Change go only come from within.

espn:
You need to make him know the effect. I did a little research.


THE STAGES OF THE METH “EXPERIENCE”

1) The Rush—A rush is the initial response the abuser feels when smoking or injecting methamphetamine. During the rush, the abuser’s heartbeat races and metabolism,1 blood pressure and pulse soar. Unlike the rush associated with crack cocaine, which lasts for approximately two to five minutes, the methamphetamine rush can continue for up to thirty minutes.

2) The High—The rush is followed by a high, sometimes called “the shoulder.” During the high, the abuser often feels aggressively smarter and becomes argumentative, often interrupting other people and finishing their sentences. The delusional effects can result in a user becoming intensely focused on an insignificant item, such as repeatedly cleaning the same window for several hours. The high can last four to sixteen hours.

3) The Binge—A binge is uncontrolled use of a drug or alcohol. It refers to the abuser’s urge to maintain the high by smoking or injecting more methamphetamine. The binge can last three to fifteen days. During the binge, the abuser becomes hyperactive both mentally and physically. Each time the abuser smokes or injects more of the drug, he experiences another but smaller rush until, finally, there is no rush and no high.


4) Tweaking—A methamphetamine abuser is most dangerous when experiencing a phase of the addiction called “tweaking”—a condition reached at the end of a drug binge when methamphetamine no longer provides a rush or a high. Unable to relieve the horrible feelings of emptiness and craving, an abuser loses his sense of identity. Intense itching is common and a user can become convinced that bugs are crawling under his skin. Unable to sleep for days at a time, the abuser is often in a completely psychotic state and he exists in his own world, seeing and hearing things that no one else can perceive. His hallucinations are so vivid that they seem real and, disconnected from reality, he can become hostile and dangerous to himself and others. The potential for self-mutilation is high.

5) The Crash—To a binge abuser, the crash happens when the body shuts down, unable to cope with the drug effects overwhelming it; this results in a long period of sleep for the person. Even the meanest, most violent abuser becomes almost lifeless during the crash. The crash can last one to three days.

6) Meth Hangover—After the crash, the abuser returns in a deteriorated state, starved, dehydrated and utterly exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally. This stage ordinarily lasts from two to fourteen days. This leads to enforced addiction, as the “solution” to these feelings is to take more meth.

7) Withdrawal—Often thirty to ninety days can pass after the last drug use before the abuser realizes that he is in withdrawal. First, he becomes depressed, loses his energy and the ability to experience pleasure. Then the craving for more methamphetamine hits, and the abuser often becomes suicidal. Since meth withdrawal is extremely painful and difficult, most abusers revert; thus, 93% of those in traditional treatment return to abusing methamphetamine.

Omg this article scared me asf

espn:
You need to make him know the effect. I did a little research.


THE STAGES OF THE METH “EXPERIENCE”

1) The Rush—A rush is the initial response the abuser feels when smoking or injecting methamphetamine. During the rush, the abuser’s heartbeat races and metabolism,1 blood pressure and pulse soar. Unlike the rush associated with crack cocaine, which lasts for approximately two to five minutes, the methamphetamine rush can continue for up to thirty minutes.

2) The High—The rush is followed by a high, sometimes called “the shoulder.” During the high, the abuser often feels aggressively smarter and becomes argumentative, often interrupting other people and finishing their sentences. The delusional effects can result in a user becoming intensely focused on an insignificant item, such as repeatedly cleaning the same window for several hours. The high can last four to sixteen hours.


3) The Binge—A binge is uncontrolled use of a drug or alcohol. It refers to the abuser’s urge to maintain the high by smoking or injecting more methamphetamine. The binge can last three to fifteen days. During the binge, the abuser becomes hyperactive both mentally and physically. Each time the abuser smokes or injects more of the drug, he experiences another but smaller rush until, finally, there is no rush and no high.


4) Tweaking—A methamphetamine abuser is most dangerous when experiencing a phase of the addiction called “tweaking”—a condition reached at the end of a drug binge when methamphetamine no longer provides a rush or a high. Unable to relieve the horrible feelings of emptiness and craving, an abuser loses his sense of identity. Intense itching is common and a user can become convinced that bugs are crawling under his skin. Unable to sleep for days at a time, the abuser is often in a completely psychotic state and he exists in his own world, seeing and hearing things that no one else can perceive. His hallucinations are so vivid that they seem real and, disconnected from reality, he can become hostile and dangerous to himself and others. The potential for self-mutilation is high.

5) The Crash—To a binge abuser, the crash happens when the body shuts down, unable to cope with the drug effects overwhelming it; this results in a long period of sleep for the person. Even the meanest, most violent abuser becomes almost lifeless during the crash. The crash can last one to three days.

6) Meth Hangover—After the crash, the abuser returns in a deteriorated state, starved, dehydrated and utterly exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally. This stage ordinarily lasts from two to fourteen days. This leads to enforced addiction, as the “solution” to these feelings is to take more meth.

7) Withdrawal—Often thirty to ninety days can pass after the last drug use before the abuser realizes that he is in withdrawal. First, he becomes depressed, loses his energy and the ability to experience pleasure. Then the craving for more methamphetamine hits, and the abuser often becomes suicidal. Since meth withdrawal is extremely painful and difficult, most abusers revert; thus, 93% of those in traditional treatment return to abusing methamphetamine.

Do they actually stop by themselves?

I met him awake smoking at 3a.m very early this morning

Rita33:




Do they actually stop by themselves?

No they dont...

It is now a common trend in our area

God save our youths

I'm so sure this is Port Harcourt

Meth is terrible stuff. Addicts lose their teeth, their sanity, and most often, their lives, over that chit.

Hearing that meth labs are operating in Nigeria, is absolutely horrible news. This stuff will trigger more homicides and robberies than all other drugs combined.

To the OP, please forgive me for saying this, but there is ZERO hope of breaking a meth addiction. That all consuming, poisonous drug is a one-way highway to hell and to the graveyard, whichever comes first.

Meth addicts will gladly kill a loved relative, just to raise the money for one more hit of that brain-destroying chemical. Also, meth addicts are physically dangerous, due to the paranoia they constantly experience, that can cause them to grab a knife and commit murder without hesitation, or to jump in front of a speeding truck with a grin on their face. Never turn your back on a meth addict, for they are like coiled snakes, ever ready to strike.

OP, to stay alive, you need to turn that muffug in to the nearest lunatic asylum, so they can try to wean him off that mass killer chemical called methamphetamine.

Emu4u2c:
I'm so sure this is Port Harcourt

Lagos oo

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Uncharted56:
Meth is in Nigeria?

I should ask if YOU are in Nigeria..Lol

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Hmmm

Uncharted56:
where can I buy that stuff, I heard small amounts help people focus, I'm a programmer so it's kind of hard doing what I do

A far cheaper high is goat chit. Watch the goats carefully, and then harvest their droppings FRESH. Mix those goat turds with FRESH palm wine, and then add one lizards head per liter, before drinking the final product.


Call me in the morning with your findings.

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Uncharted56:
where can I buy that stuff, I heard small amounts help people focus, I'm a programmer so it's kind of hard doing what I do

Where are you located?

Jakumo:
Meth is terrible stuff. Addicts lose their teeth, their sanity, and most often, their lives, over that chit.

Hearing that meth labs are operating in Nigeria, is absolutely horrible news. This stuff will trigger more homicides and robberies than all other drugs combined.

To the OP, please forgive me for saying this, but there is ZERO hope of breaking a meth addiction. That all consuming, poisonous drug is a one-way highway to hell and to the graveyard, whichever comes first.

Meth addicts will gladly kill a loved relative, just to raise the money for one more hit of that brain-destroying chemical. Also, meth addicts are physically dangerous, due to the paranoia they constantly experience, that can cause them to grab a knife and commit murder without hesitation, or to jump in front of a speeding truck with a grin on their face. Never turn your back on a meth addict, for they are like coiled snakes, ever ready to strike.

OP, to stay alive, you need to turn that muffug in to the nearest lunatic asylum, so they can try to wean him off that mass killer chemical called methamphetamine.

Have you had experience with anyone addicted to this?

Rita33:
He smokes this thing with so much confidence. All efforts to make him even go for rehabilitation and counseling have been fruitless.


He can do anything just to get money to smoke ice..


Great inputs would be appreciated. Family

You're going to need to commit him to an institution with specialist attention

He is a danger to himself and to everyone around him. Just don't try to stop him by yourself.

Meth is not something you can quit cold turkey. Impossible

I'm surprised there are meth labs in Nigeria. That's not good. Not good at all.

livefeelhealthy:


You're going to need to commit him to an institution with specialist attention

He is a danger to himself and to everyone around him. Just don't try to stop him by yourself.

Meth is not something you can quit cold turkey. Impossible

I'm surprised there are meth labs in Nigeria. That's not good. Not good at all.

Thanks

Rita33:
God save our youths

Heavenly father we need you down over here..am a witness to this parasite

Was so concerned about this in my environ that i had to find if there was any thread about it in nairaland..formally in obalende xo i was familiar with many hard drugs in the street..coming over to ikeja..i was shocked but am sure this ice drugs have just recently been rampant over here like 3 years now and its effect is utterly crazy..people manufacturin this drugs..it wil be interesting to know their punishment or karma on judgement day because this is entirely gonna wipe out a lot of promising youth..this chit is xo evil..this my nigga now formally think he is today christ that wil save the world..always talking.having hallunation.paranoid..omo that guy who wrote those effect is spot on..i wish this was film trick..hope this dont turn an epidemic

Rita33:
He smokes this thing with so much confidence. All efforts to make him even go for rehabilitation and counseling have been fruitless.


He can do anything just to get money to smoke ice..


Great inputs would be appreciated. Family

Sorry to ask. Hope he is better now and has stopped using.

Rita33:



Rehab

Glad for you guys. Had the same situation with a cousin, he just finished rehabilitation too. So much money spent.