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Can a person be a casual meth user?
| mikie |
Addicted or casual meth user?
Can a person be a casual user of meth? In other
words, should I be concerned about addiction? My man is
successful in business and has a one credit. But at least
two/three days of every week or sometimes alternating weeks he
wants to smoke his pipe and lay around talking and smoking. He
also loves having sex when he's high from smoking his pipe. He
is supported financially by his wise investments, so there is no
need for a 9-5 job. |
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| Penel0pe |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
I was able to keep my life together while I was
using - for a while.
It seems that sooner or later, meth takes over all reason and
life becomes unmanageable. If things are going well now, my
guess is that in time, life will take a turn and things won't be
so great.
It happens slowly, over time... and as the addict, we rarely see
it until our lives have completely unraveled... |
JUST
CATS |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
Yes, you need to worry! I have never heard of
someone that is able to use meth casually. It all catches up to
them. He will lose everything, down the road... |
sickand
tired77 |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
His use sounds more than casual to me...
2-3 days a week adds up quickly, and it will most likely become
more frequent with the passage of time.
As for the justification, addiction doesn't care if a person is
rich or poor.
And the cost is far greater than money... |
Macy
stiller01 |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
Eventually it will catch up with you. So yeah he
can be casual now but if he keeps using he wont be anymore and
all those finances he has done great in well go away. |
| lax2 |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
Those 2-3 days every week or so gotta be making
those other 4-5 days per week (when not using) pretty miserable
for him,... my guess is that before long he will find more and
more reason to use daily to escape terrible tuedays and the
inevitable crash that comes with each 2 - 3 day binge of meth.
ESPECIALLY if he has enough money to do so, and no where that he
HAS to be.
It's gonna get worse before it gets better in my opinion. |
| isel |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
i don't think there is a such thing as
a casual user i have people who have maintained their jobs for
years and just partied on the weekends. but they still look like
hell and feel like hell. and it's every week it's not like once
a year or something i doubt that's good. don't start using with
him so you can help or do something for yourself |
soglad
2balive |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
Yeah how many times have we said or heard casual
user, I agree with those who say, there is NO such thing as a
casual user. We all know it only takes one line one hit one
poke, whatever source you chose....and your life becomes so
unmanageable from that point on. did we ever hear someone say
and mean it, "I tried it once and didn't like it"? I never have.
That devil makes sure you devour each and every second of
pleasure...so he can real you in for more... |
eyes
open83 |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
well i have commented on these soughts of topics a
few times and im pretty sure ill get the same responses this
time.....
yes! some people can use meth occasionally and not become
addicted to it....
i have seen countless numbers of my friends use meth for a
couple weeks,not use for a year....use for a couple weeks,or one
weekend,and not use for a couple years or a couple months or
whatever the case may have been....
im not sure why some people get addicted straight away and some
dont....maybe its because we are already addicts before we have
our first hit...
they arent....
point being.regardless of what anyone else says here,YES some
people can use occasionally and not become addicted
junkies......
im not promoting the use of meth for those people i think the
stuff is pure evil just as most here do....but my point is not
everyone that uses meth is an addict.... |
sickand
tired77 |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
To answer the question that titles the thread:
addicted.
My husband denied addiction as a possibility while he was
actively using. He never got to the point of using daily, but
now acknowledges that his former habit of using 2-3 days per
week was indeed more than a "habit".
He was addicted- plain & simple.
It's a whole lot easier to live in denial. To believe that it's
just a phase, or that it's 'not that big of a deal' because it's
not yet taking TOO MUCH of a toll...
But with continued meth use, things ALWAYS get worse.
That's the one thing you can count on! |
Kell
happy |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
I have a hard time with this. Many people say you
get hooked on meth the very first time, no matter what.
I think for me, it was the second time that did it. All of a
sudden, I had discovered the "answer to all my problems". But I
think this had to do with how I was before I started using.
Partly, because I was an addict, period. I mean, I am a drug
addict, pure and simple, doesn't matter what drug. Also, meth in
particular because it was an "instant cure" for feeling
depressed.
I would tend to say that it's not
worth the risk to think you can do
meth casually. I'd say the more times you do it, the more
bullets you put into the chamber while play Russian Roullette....
It's possible it won't kill you, but who wants that gamble?
Also, even if it doesn't kill you (from prolonged use, etc) I'm
willing to bet it's doing damage you just don't want, every
single time. And, you can get bad dope, and that shyt can kill
you in just one hit. Addiction to meth isn't something I'd wager
against some "good" sex or recreational "fun". The down side
took me way too far down. The "fun" part just doesn't last long
enough, in my opinion. |
| mikie |
addicted or casual meth user?
Thanks for all of the advise. Especially from you
Kellhappy. I think that both my man and I are in denial. After
reading this board and looking at other information, the signs
of addiction are here in my relationship. I'm always being
accused of sneaking around with other men even though I rarely
go anywhere other than work. My man even lied on me and said
that he saw me with someone at work in the office giving "him"
head. I though that he was just bluffing to see if I'd confess,
but now I don't know what to think. He think that I'm secrely
using cocain, which is why men can tak advantage of me. I'm sick
and tired of defending myself and trying to prove my love an
loyalty. I have used cocain in the past with my former boyfried,
but this was about four times in a period of one year, which I
tild him. God forbid if I get a wrong number call - he dam near
blows up with accusations of an affair. How could he be so
insecure with all that he has accomplished.I keep assuring him
that I'm not like that, and after two years he should know
better. He talks about having it all together and being "blessed
by God because he is an honest child of God." I am unsure of the
addiction mostly because of this religious thing and he is on
the ball in business. But he is pretty dam "paranoid" and nasty
when he's smoking or coming down. I guess now I'm spending too
much time going back and forth in this relationship on and then
off. I cannot change what he believes about me or him. Is this
paranoia really the result of addiction? Thanks |
Indiana
shedevil |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
Meth is like a black widow spider. It seduces it's
mate into her web by what she has to offer then it kills her
victim. |
nine
years
clean |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
Shane is not incorrect in his assertion that not
everyone gets addicted. That is absolutely true. But for those
who do, and that would be most who try it, life soon turns into
a living nightmare for the addict and all those around the
addict.
My point is this: why take that chance? Meth has highly
addictive qualities, and is a bytch to kick. I see no positive
outcome when it comes to meth use, even if the user doesn't
become addicted.
Having said that, MY OPINION is this:
Quote:
should I be concrned about addiction?
YES!
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calypso
1047 |
Re: Addicted or casual meth user?
I agree that some people can use any drug(s)
occasionally and not get addicted.
However, how long has he been using 2-3 days every week?
If it's been a while i'd say he COULD be falling into the realm
of a functioning user, or a maintenance user...
who knows. Only you can tell if this is a good situation for
you. When it becomes unhealthy for you i'd suggest you get out.
Especially if you're already noticing signs of paranoia. What's
next? |
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