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We start this life small and helpless, depending on our parents for everything. We grow, and as we do, we

become less and less dependant on them as we learn the skills needed to become self reliant. All through

this learning process, we are helped by others, ( parents, older siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers,

etc.). Even though we acquire all of the skills needed for independence, we often find that there are many

times throughout our lives when we need advice or help with a wide assortment of problems or issues that

we all face. Again, we rely on people that we trust, to give us sound advice and help us sort out the messy parts of life. Sometimes though, we make decisions on our own, that aren't very sound. It can happen to the

best of us and the reasons for our poor decisions are often as individual as the person that makes them.

Happily, many of these poor decisions aren't going to have a severe effect on our lives. They can make us

uncomfortable until we are able to reverse the effects of that decision, and we usually end up a little wiser in the final analysis. However, if one of these decisions was to use meth, it may have been a decision that will not be so easily reversed. Remember, meth is highly addictive. The most critical thing to remember though, is that even though you have made an error, there is help available . If you are family, friend, or clergy to someone

who has become addicted to meth , it is important that you wait until they are in a down cycle, between

uses, and talk to them. Remind them that they are loved. Tell them that you are concerned. Try not to be

judgemental or accusatory. When a person is coming down from the effects of meth, they will sleep, they will

crave sugar, they are likely to be crabby or overly emotional or weepy. They are vulnerable . When they are

rested , nourished and bathed, that is the time to talk to them. If the addict is a minor, I personally would

admit this child to a reputable rehabilition program. If the addict is an adult, the options are fewer. There is no logical part of me that can believe that anyone wants to be controlled by a drug, but by the same token it is important to remember that release from any addiction, be it cigarettes, alcohol or narcotics, is painful and

it is not normal, basic human behavior to subject ourselves to painful experiences. Talk and keep talking.

Even though rehabilitation will, no doubt be unpleasant, remind this person that the benefits of being drug-free

will far out-weigh the results they will eventually suffer from the use of meth. Do your homework by having a

list of good rehab programs in your area, to offer as a suggestion. Don't expect miracles. Many people who

do manage to at least temporarily escape from continued use, often have relapses. If you see this happen, again, talk, try, talk and keep talking. Suggest after- care counseling. If you attend a church, invite him or her

to attend with you. If you don't attend chuch, and you're serious about helping this person, find one and go together. Many of the people who have managed to beat any kind of addiction, report that the existence of

a spiritual life was monumental in their success. Whatever avenues you choose to present, just keep trying.If you are the addicted, please seek help. Talk to non-addicted people that you trust, they are likely to be more supportive than you might think when they know you are seeking help. Avoid contact with people who are using. If there is no one close that you trust, find a pastor, priest or clergy , and confide in them. They can offer you a tremendous amount of support , hope, and possibly the names of community support services that could benefit your recovery. There are many good counseling programs available at little or no cost. Do anything, but don't make the mistake of doing nothing. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose but addiction.

There is help available, and where there is life there is hope for a better life, and freedom from addiction.


	Truth about Meth \| home All About... \| My Family \| Hope \| Help \| Love \| Favorite Links \| Contact Me \| Other \| Christian Support \| Christian Support Help We start this life small and helpless, depending on our parents for everything. We grow, and as we do, we become less and less dependant on them as we learn the skills needed to become self reliant. All through this learning process, we are helped by others, ( parents, older siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, etc.). Even though we acquire all of the skills needed for independence, we often find that there are many times throughout our lives when we need advice or help with a wide assortment of problems or issues that we all face. Again, we rely on people that we trust, to give us sound advice and help us sort out the messy parts of life. Sometimes though, we make decisions on our own, that aren't very sound. It can happen to the best of us and the reasons for our poor decisions are often as individual as the person that makes them. Happily, many of these poor decisions aren't going to have a severe effect on our lives. They can make us uncomfortable until we are able to reverse the effects of that decision, and we usually end up a little wiser in the final analysis. However, if one of these decisions was to use meth, it may have been a decision that will not be so easily reversed. Remember, meth is highly addictive. The most critical thing to remember though, is that even though you have made an error, there is help available . If you are family, friend, or clergy to someone who has become addicted to meth , it is important that you wait until they are in a down cycle, between uses, and talk to them. Remind them that they are loved. Tell them that you are concerned. Try not to be judgemental or accusatory. When a person is coming down from the effects of meth, they will sleep, they will crave sugar, they are likely to be crabby or overly emotional or weepy. They are vulnerable . When they are rested , nourished and bathed, that is the time to talk to them. If the addict is a minor, I personally would admit this child to a reputable rehabilition program. If the addict is an adult, the options are fewer. There is no logical part of me that can believe that anyone wants to be controlled by a drug, but by the same token it is important to remember that release from any addiction, be it cigarettes, alcohol or narcotics, is painful and it is not normal, basic human behavior to subject ourselves to painful experiences. Talk and keep talking. Even though rehabilitation will, no doubt be unpleasant, remind this person that the benefits of being drug-free will far out-weigh the results they will eventually suffer from the use of meth. Do your homework by having a list of good rehab programs in your area, to offer as a suggestion. Don't expect miracles. Many people who do manage to at least temporarily escape from continued use, often have relapses. If you see this happen, again, talk, try, talk and keep talking. Suggest after- care counseling. If you attend a church, invite him or her to attend with you. If you don't attend chuch, and you're serious about helping this person, find one and go together. Many of the people who have managed to beat any kind of addiction, report that the existence of a spiritual life was monumental in their success. Whatever avenues you choose to present, just keep trying.If you are the addicted, please seek help. Talk to non-addicted people that you trust, they are likely to be more supportive than you might think when they know you are seeking help. Avoid contact with people who are using. If there is no one close that you trust, find a pastor, priest or clergy , and confide in them. They can offer you a tremendous amount of support , hope, and possibly the names of community support services that could benefit your recovery. There are many good counseling programs available at little or no cost. Do anything, but don't make the mistake of doing nothing. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose but addiction. There is help available, and where there is life there is hope for a better life, and freedom from addiction.