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1 or 2 looked better after meth

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Originally Posted by ro4eva ↗

You have (had?) a loved one addicted to meth? I'm sincerely sorry to hear that. And I hope that he's doing better.

You probably don't have to hear it from me, but meth is a drug that I would never touch again (and I regret ever using).

Besides the fact that it's cooked in clandestine labs (very contaminated, unclean workspaces) with a cocktail of toxic household items, the stimulant itself is directly toxic to a user's brain.

You will find that many long term users of the drug tend to look older than they really are, and because so much damage has been done to their Dopamine neurons, they may show signs of Parkinson's Disease.

As a former user, I spend my time trying to counsel others about it, but it's a very difficult habit to quit without falling into a very deep depression.

If there is a scourge of a drug in America, I would definitely say it's methamphetamine. And if there is one drug I'd like to see "go extinct" it would be methamphetamine.

Thank you, ro4eva!

He got over that, but, alcohol and diphendramine, (Benadryl), killed all three of my brothers.

The one I spoke of, died in a fire, slightly over the legal intoxicated drunk level, but, with high levels of diphenhydramine and prescription drugs.

And yes, I've done meth in the past a few times, but, was too vain to give up my teeth and skin, thank goodness!

You never know what they are cutting it with. I knew a guy who made it fresh.

I took a lot of vitamins and stayed hydrated, but, I was never addicted.

I wanted the cheekbones I love, but, accepted the fact that I have a big head and if people don't like it, they can look away.

Grace Jones had her back teeth removed to achieve that look years ago.

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Originally Posted by imi ↗

tough pictures
What happening with the human body to change the faces in that speed?

Look up, "Meth Mouth," to see what happens to your mouth from lack of saliva.

I think, and this is just my opinion, your body pretty much dries up from not eating and drinking.

You hallucinate.

Imagine when you want to sleep, but, your brain isn't ready. Your body is tired. You cannot close your eyes. You don't know what is real anymore.

We have all had that happen with our without drugs, I'm sure.

Well, it becomes every day. Very sad.

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Originally Posted by teacherof2 ↗

Not as bad as the Krokodil pics I've seen on the net. Still pretty nasty though.

Krokodil acts very quickly, from what I understand, and is always fatal.

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Originally Posted by CaSe ↗

Also, one of those chicks looks like Steve Buscemi.

Awww! I love Steve!

Someone did post her picture next to him on here, but, it was a while ago.

He appeared on one of my all time favorite SNLs!

I have it on video, and cannot find a clip, but, it is this one, if anyone has access and is a fan of Steve, the plaintiff, Cheri Oteri and Ana Gasteyer, as the defendant. Cheri Oteri is great as Judge Judy!

Season 23 Episode 18
Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind

Aired Saturday 11:30 PM Apr 04, 1998 on NBC

[Cancun78]

Originally Posted by diamondsmiles ↗

Thank you, ro4eva!

He got over that, but, alcohol and diphendramine, (Benadryl), killed all three of my brothers.

The one I spoke of, died in a fire, slightly over the legal intoxicated drunk level, but, with high levad diphenhydramine and prescription drugs.

And yes, I've done meth in the past a few times, but, was too vain to give up my teeth and skin, thank goodness!

You never know what they are cutting it with. I knew a guy who made it fresh.

I took a lot of vitamins and stayed hydrated, but, I was never addicted.

I wanted the cheekbones I love, but, accepted the fact that I have a big head and if people don't like it, they can look away.

Grace Jones had her back teeth removed to achieve that look years ago.

I've read it is uncommon to od on the benadryl stuff, though I didn't go all sleuth on the subject. Did the fire or the drugs kill your one brother and would you mind to elaborate on the other two? I'm asking because one, I use benadryl a lot and two, my mother died from an od ( ativan/vicodin/fentanyl). She was a long time user and I am unsure of much about her death. The DC just said acute drug intoxication, not combined drug death. Sorry about your brothers btw.

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Originally Posted by Cancun78 ↗

I've read it is uncommon to od on the benadryl stuff, though I didn't go all sleuth on the subject. Did the fire or the drugs kill your one brother and would you mind to elaborate on the other two? I'm asking because one, I use benadryl a lot and two, my mother died from an od ( ativan/vicodin/fentanyl). She was a long time user and I am unsure of much about her death. The DC just said acute drug intoxication, not combined drug death. Sorry about
your brothers btw.

Thank you, Cancun78!

I do not mind. I have all the autopsy reports, but, not in front of me right now.

First, my dad passed in 2008 from final stage dementia, according to his Death Certificate. He wanted to die at home. The youngest brother put him in a horrible place to die. He had a DNR Order.

The youngest brother was away partying the weekend our father passed and I think it was always on his mind.

He put his hand through a window a week or so before his own death. His cause of death was asphyxiation, but, I identified the body. His hair and face were singed a little. They could not get a breathing tube into him.

He made it from a recliner to the bathroom and was standing at the sink. His dog, right outside the bathroom with her paws over her face.

The fire chief told me he believed a smoldering cigarette, (but more likely a joint or tiny cigar), caught fire.

The amount of diphenhydramine was in the hundreds of milligrams. If memory serves, 275 or something. He passed in 2009. The mother of his daughter was/is a cunt and took him to court every week. He also had medical issues.

The next to die was the oldest, who chose to drink himself to death. He was gay and had a great husband, both had great jobs. He was sober for several years. His husband started coming home finding him passed out and with bruises from falling down.

The husband begged the liquor store not to serve him, but, was told they could not refuse selling him the liquor.

He moved into my mother's house. Oh, he was drinking after being laid off after many years as a Polo Sales Specialist.

My mother found him in the basement literally on a bed of beer cans on the floor. He had a high dosage of diphenhydramine in his system, too. His cause of death is listed as Chronic Alcoholism.

They were never married legally, but, my brother always fancied himself as the wife in their relationship. He had everything a wife would want. Beautiful jewelry, a house they were paying on. He didn't drive, but, his husband had a Mercedes, a BMW, a truck and a Prius, along with Rolex watches. He passed the day after Thanksgiving, 2010. He also took Ambien and diphenhhydramine.

The oldest blamed himself for the youngest brother's death because he was living at my mother's house, too. The youngest did try to call, but, died before completing that call.

He felt, had he have been at my dad's house, he could have saved our brother, but, we told him, they both could have died then.

He drank for years. He was on his bedroom floor and I asked him if he wanted to go to the hospital, which he did. His urine had blood in it for a couple of weeks. He'd buy liquor and take his meds for high blood pressure and depression off and on, which is not good.

He took over 100 mg. of diphenhydramine at a time, too, but, he was about 300 pounds. The normal dosage is 25 to 50 mg.

He had sleep apnea, too and cellulitis on his legs, which would swell all the time. He used a really cool cane.

He was off and on a ventilator in the hospital, but, his heart gave out the end. An autopsy was not performed, but, I have those hospital records.

They kept him sedated because the first night there, he tried to walk to the bathroom and fell. He didn't have his cane. He was restrained, too.

He passed in 2012, one day after his 51st birthday. His heart gave out. When his oldest daughter arrived, they were trying for about 45 minutes to revive him.

It's just my mom, who turned 79 last Friday, and myself now, along with the children and grandchildren two of the brothers left behind.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. I may have forgotten something. It is 3 AM here now.

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WPVI
Matt Deicke

July 18, 2014

In an effort to to promote awareness of the horrifying effects of methamphetamine abuse, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office of Oregon have released the photos of repeat meth offenders to show the world how quickly the side effects of meth use destroy the user's physical appearance. In a partnership with Faces of Meth, Multnomah Sheriffs believe the before and after photos of consistent meth abuse is shocking enough to dissuade people from using.

According to Rehabs.com, methamphetamine physically alters one's facial appearance through the physical and psychological side-effects. The illicit manufacture and use of methamphetamine has been on the rise since 1996, with more than 13 million people over the age of 12 having used methamphetamine in the U.S. 529,000 of those are regular users.


Skin

Even light methamphetamine use can cause widespread acne due to the drug's effects of dry skin and extreme itchiness. Coupled with the common sensory hallucination factor of 'bugs crawling beneath the skin,' this often promotes obsessive scratching, picking, and resulting in many small sores and facial scarring. The pale skin color can be explained by physical stress and frequent illnesses common of a meth addict, which is caused by the drug weakening the immune system. Smoking of any type of drug actually cures the skin, just like leather, causing skin to wrinkle and gain a rough, coriaceous texture.

Facial Musculature

Because methamphetamine, like cigarettes, suppresses appetite, it can lead to undernourishment for long periods of time. Eventually, when weight loss has become dramatic, the body begins to consume muscle tissue and facial fat, giving meth users a gaunt, skeletal appearance.

"Meth Mouth"

Meth addicts will often lose their teeth abnormally quickly, regardless of how they administer the drug, though most severe in those that inject the drug. According to the American Dental Association, meth mouth is probably caused by a combination of the drug's effects, both physical and psychological. Addicts will often experience xerostomia, (dry mouth), extended periods of poor oral hygiene, and, bruxism, (teeth grinding) which when combined together, can lead to tooth decay.

Advanced Aging

With the combination of skin issues, facial muscle loss, hygiene neglect, and oral decay, a meth addict's estimated age can appear far more exaggerated. A general theory suggests that because the immune system is in constant battle with drug toxins infiltrating the bodily systems, prolonged use can weaken the immune system to the point of making it very ineffective against illness and injury. When a body system is consistently distressed, and barely able to heal itself, premature aging sets in as the total viable lifetime drops.

Another factor to consider in the degradation of a meth addict's appearance is the fact that many users also heavily abuse alcohol and tobacco. This further increases the level of toxins and the premature aging side-effects, escalating the aging process even more rapidly.

Meth users should not wait to seek treatment

While many physical symptoms can be reversed with proper treatment, the advanced aging effects and tooth decay are difficult to reverse, and the damage often permanent. Furthermore, methamphetamine use can cause psychosis, or psychotic behavior, in which users lose contact with reality and experience strong delusions, paranoia, hallucinations and obsessive behavior that prevents them from truly realizing the damage they are doing to themselves. It is imperative that the addict reach out and find help immediately, or suffer these physical and psychological effects, and other commons symptoms such as destroyed relationships, financial destitution and criminal charges.

If you or a loved one suffers from a methamphetamine addiction, or if you'd like to learn more, please check out the following websites for aid on getting recovery assistance.

Crystal Meth Anonymous http://www.crystalmeth.org/

Find a Treatment Center / CRC
http://www.crchealth.com/find-a-treatment-center/

Would you show these photos to your family to dissuade them against drug use?

WARNING: DISTURBING PHOTOS

http://6abc.com/society/photos-you-w...r-face/192488/

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Here's what someone tweaking on meth looks like.

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I think my kindle is on meth.