Meth Addiction
Western Wyoming Community College
Tani Larsen
Meth is one of the most dangerous drugs known today. It is highly addictive and the damage it does to one’s brain and body are very serious. People usually start out using other, less serious drugs to begin with, and then end up getting brave and desiring more of an extreme high. This is where meth come into play. Meth makes people feel extremely happy and like nothing else matters. That is why it is so addictive. How wouldn’t want to feel happy?
This so called happiness, come at a high price though. Drugs cost money, and people that are addicted to drugs eventually lose their ability to keep their jobs, therefore running out of money. Since they have to have …show more content…
It is all about brain functioning. Meth increases dopamine levels, which is what makes us feel pleasure. This is where the happy feeling comes from. People that have used meth report becoming instantly happy and having an instant burst of energy. This helps them to forget whatever troubles they may have in the real world and enjoy their high (Pleasure). Which all sounds great, however this comes with many bad consequences. Repeated meth use can lead to what is called meth psychosis. Which is characterized by paranoia, extreme fear, and seeing and hearing things that are not real (Meth …show more content…
This is easier than people like to admit. After recovering, people often get too comfortable in their lives, forgoing the recovery steps. Which lead to a slippery slope back into drug usage. This change might seem sudden to others, there are warning signs. Past users often start to fade away from the things that keep them grounded and clean. Weather that is a recovery program, family, or friends. They start skipping meeting or hanging out with old using buddies. The next step is justifying using drugs. This is when things get bad. If a recovering addict justifies using again, they are going to relapse. When this happens, they feel ashamed which leads them to use again. Starting the whole vicious cycle over again
Western Wyoming Community College
Tani Larsen
Meth is one of the most dangerous drugs known today. It is highly addictive and the damage it does to one’s brain and body are very serious. People usually start out using other, less serious drugs to begin with, and then end up getting brave and desiring more of an extreme high. This is where meth come into play. Meth makes people feel extremely happy and like nothing else matters. That is why it is so addictive. How wouldn’t want to feel happy?
This so called happiness, come at a high price though. Drugs cost money, and people that are addicted to drugs eventually lose their ability to keep their jobs, therefore running out of money. Since they have to have …show more content…
It is all about brain functioning. Meth increases dopamine levels, which is what makes us feel pleasure. This is where the happy feeling comes from. People that have used meth report becoming instantly happy and having an instant burst of energy. This helps them to forget whatever troubles they may have in the real world and enjoy their high (Pleasure). Which all sounds great, however this comes with many bad consequences. Repeated meth use can lead to what is called meth psychosis. Which is characterized by paranoia, extreme fear, and seeing and hearing things that are not real (Meth …show more content…
This is easier than people like to admit. After recovering, people often get too comfortable in their lives, forgoing the recovery steps. Which lead to a slippery slope back into drug usage. This change might seem sudden to others, there are warning signs. Past users often start to fade away from the things that keep them grounded and clean. Weather that is a recovery program, family, or friends. They start skipping meeting or hanging out with old using buddies. The next step is justifying using drugs. This is when things get bad. If a recovering addict justifies using again, they are going to relapse. When this happens, they feel ashamed which leads them to use again. Starting the whole vicious cycle over again