Addicts Who Abused Meth Abuse

To understand the problem, one must first identify the pathways that lead to meth, which is where Shukla began to explore her participants’ different experiences. While the reasoning and circumstances surrounding initiation into meth use several themes appeared. Most notably, most individuals started their drug using careers before they were teenagers, and none began with meth. Early childhood was exposed to drugs, and for that abuse and neglect, were the norm among those with whom she spoke. Shukla uncovered those secrets, regardless of their life experiences, a ‘‘deep love of meth’’ kept her participants trapped in a cycle of drug abuse. (Tchoula 2017).

One viewpoint in the film that I disagree with is that meth is the most abused hard drug on earth. Throughout the film, they demonstrate

Crystal meth is a sub-category of amphetamine. Amphetamines are synthetic amines- which are similar to the body's neurotransmitter: norepinehrine and the hormone epinephrine (adrenaline). Amphetamines stimulate the reticular activating system. This activation is transmitted to all parts if the brain. This process causes the user to become

The problem is millions of dollars is being spent on “drug enforcement from prisons, probation officers, judges, narcotics” (Jarecki, 2012) however drugs is still on our streets, it is still a major problem in the United States because the demand for it is high. The documentary shows that people get into selling drugs because it provides an income that allows the individuals to pay their bills and still have nice luxurious items, basically the benefit outweighs the cost. As stated in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, “The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being…with particular needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty.” (NASW Code of Ethics, preamble). From the documentary, many of the people that was interviewed was either living in poverty and/or oppressed, from a social worker perspective understanding that the “war on drugs” has increased incarceration rates within the United States, which has affected mostly poor African-American neighborhoods. As a social worker we can advocate, on a macro level, for all who is affected through education and fighting to change the laws. Laws such as, the mandatory minimum sentencing, which has “deprived judges of flexibility to tailor punishment in individual cases” (Cassell & Luna, 2011 p. 219) from the documentary, a man was looking at a minimum twenty-five years, his sentencing would be

book Methland, through its illicit involvement in the meth epidemic, serves as a painful example

During the last seven months whilst working at a men’s shelter (Cornerstone Community Association, in the heart of Oshawa, which some may say is the drug capital of the Durham Region) many of the shelter guests (men who stay in the shelter) have disclosed being on the methadone maintenance program, stating as a result of being addicted to opioid drugs. I have chosen to write about this psychoactive drug because I want to explore, become more knowledgeable and more confident when talking about this complex drug.

Generally, a person will go through a cycle of predictable behavior after starting meth. Immediately after taking it the user will feel a rush which involves the most exhilarating feelings. Next, they experience the high which can last for several hours. The actual rush and high is what everyone is trying to achieve. In order to keep this high the user will often binge, meaning they will continue to take meth for hours. This binge can last for days. Eventually the user will experience “tweaking” which may cause the user to become violent or delusional. Finally the user will experience the crash. Since the addict has been using meth for several days they may have had little or no sleep and their bodies have become

The meth epidemic of the United States has been invasive and problematic from the time it was introduced from the early 1900’s until now. Though introduced through pharmaceutical companies for treatment from depression to colds, the drug has become one of America’s most addictive, abusive, and destructive drugs. The economy and the role of the government, as well as pharmaceutical companies, play the main role in how meth was introduced and the reason it is still abused today. The novel, by Nick Reding, titled Methland follows the effects of meth on a small town, but it also gives us insight in to how these three factors play a major role in the making, use, abuse, and distributing of this drug. This paper will follow the timeline of methamphetamine and what was going on in the economy as well as government action.

Methamphetamine: A Love Story is a book documenting the lives of various people who were immersed in the culture of using, selling, and manufacturing methamphetamine. Through interviews with over 30 individuals, Rashi Shukla brings to light the drastic effects that manifested when this drug took over their lives. Shukla aims to “illuminate this dark world,” (Shukla 2016, p. 11), and to provide insight as to why methamphetamine becomes more than just a drug to those involved with it.

This nation is facing a problem with a powerful stimulant, known as Meth. Meth is a highly addictive drug that is, and a hard to kick. Meth is a huge money making business so the marketing of the drug is not only targeted to adults, but the younger generation as well. Despite the effort with the war on drugs, Law Enforcement is facing a tough battle of controlling the clandestine meth labs, and meth brought to the United States from Mexico. Meth not only hurts the user, but families, and communities as well. Education and awareness to the public can help with the battle on Meth. Although through education, intervention, and rehabilitation there is help to combat meth abuse, meth is a potent dangerous drug that destroys lives,

Today, methamphetamines are abused throughout the US. It has spread like wildfire, starting on the West Coast. Today, meth does not discriminate and will affect every race, culture, age, and socio economic level. Meth users range from the most prestigious political figures, all star athletes, famous celebrities, re-known musicians, honest business men/women, respectable housewives/husbands, honor students, to your street drug dealers and junkies. Many truck drivers and bikers are notorious for abusing meth.

Methamphetamine, (a synthetic drug with more rapid and lasting effects than amphetamine, use illegally as a stimulant and as a prescription drug to treat narcolepsy and maintain blood pressure) was develop from its parent drug, amphetamine, (a synthetic, addictive, mood-altering drug, use illegally as a stimulant and legally as a prescription drug to treat children with ADD and adults with narcolepsy) and was used originally in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers (NIH, 2015). Meth is a dangerous and potent chemical and, as with all drugs, a poison that first acts as a stimulant, but then begins to systematically destroy the body, meth is a synthetic (man-made) chemical. Meth is commonly manufactured in illegal, hidden laboratories, mixing

The powerful and dangerous drug, methamphetamine (meth), has recently attracted more and more users around the world. It is an amphetamine drug that is very addictive. Meth users are gaining easier access to the drug, since it can be made from common household things, like Drano and battery acid. Over 400,000 Americans are currently addicted to the drug. Meth causes a huge increase in dopamine and other neurotransmitters in the brain. In addition, meth also blocks enzymes that work to break down dopamine in the brain, which causes the high to last much longer than a high from a stimulant like cocaine. Several methods are used to take this drug, but smoking it has recently become more popular.

This video makes me feel so many different things.... That second women, Lynn Paltrow is totally insane with her facts. Like when she says that criminalized drugs are unlikely to cause unique terrible damage. WHAT?? That's crazy and so not true. That woman that works with her is LUCKY her children were born healthy while using drugs, and they probably weren't "healthy" they probably went through that vicious cycle of NAS once they were born. The odds aren't in your favor when you are using and pregnant to have a healthy baby. The pain and suffering a newborn faces when they are born drug affected. I'm a big supporter of making it mandatory for all women using methadone to be required to take contraceptives. No one using drugs is in a spot in

When Jesse goes to retrieve the stolen meth, we get a look into the lives of individuals who are addicted to meth and it is not pretty. We spoke about it in class, how ugly a drug meth is and the affects it can have on individuals and Jesse's experience with the couple--the way they stole an entire ATM, the bickering, the disgusting living environment and the neglect of their child proves how awful a drug it truly