{"id":1777,"date":"2016-02-23T16:29:12","date_gmt":"2016-02-23T08:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/?p=1777"},"modified":"2016-02-23T16:31:43","modified_gmt":"2016-02-23T08:31:43","slug":"how-can-you-help-a-meth-addict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/how-can-you-help-a-meth-addict\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Help a Meth Addict?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As with any form of addiction, help is only effective when the addict is ready and is open to receive it. Most often than not, they are in denial and would refuse help thinking they are absolutely just fine. Here’s how you can help the addict to get the help they need.<\/h3>\n

While it is still up to the meth addict if they are open to receive help, you can still create a plan to get them the help they need.\u00a0The first step here is information<\/a>. You have to know more about crystal meth itself, and how it affects your loved one.<\/p>\n

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How Can You Help a Meth Addict?<\/h3>\n

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Meth: An Overview<\/h3>\n

Meth, or methamphetamine can be found in many different forms, and can be taken into the body in different ways, such as smoking and injecting. They are crystals that vary in color from while to brown. The clear, chunky crystals are known as crystal meth or ice. Still, they typically have the same negative effects that causes dependence, high body temperature, increased heart rate, stroke, cardiac arrythmia, and addiction psychossis.<\/p>\n

Meth addicts would have obvious physical and behavioral symptoms<\/a>, such as skin sores from picking, dental problems, delusions, paranoia, panic, depression, mood swings, and aggression. However, beyond that, and more dangerous, are the long-term to even irreversible damage<\/a> to the parts of the brain that control memory, pleasure, and rewards circuitry.<\/p>\n

Meth Withdrawal<\/h3>\n

Meth withdrawal can often result in severe depression and paranoia, with some even attempting suicide. Other symptoms of withdrawal include:<\/p>\n