Meth addicts describe the recovery process - Oct 2003 “It may take longer to repair their lives than it did to destroy it,” Pumphrey said. “They need to get back to a place where they feel emotionally comfortable and that is a difficult thing to do.”
The trouble with Tina: Experts say crystal meth is worst ‘club drug’ addiction to kick - 2003 For nine years, crystal methamphetamine was a “totally manageable” drug for “Carlos,” a 35-year-old D.C. man who asked to remain anonymous.
His use was limited to the weekends to attain a high that he shared on the dance floor or at small parties with friends. One of his favorite activities was taking a bump of crystal on a Saturday morning, turning up the stereo and cleaning the house.
Meth Madness - The realities of crystal use in the gay community - Phoenix, AZ - Adult Content In addition to other physical ailments, the risk of HIV infection is particularly great. A joint study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UC San Francisco and the San Francisco Department of Public Health showed that meth users are three times more likely to become infected with HIV than non-meth users. That's because condom use is hit-or-miss when high on crystal.