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The Quickest High - The Steepest Fall
The Quickest High - The Steepest Fall
The Quickest High - The Steepest Fall
Friday 3rd September 2021
Discover the rapid highs and destructive lows of methamphetamine and learn about recovery through CBT and 12-step programs.
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Get the buttons here!Methamphetamine: The Fast High That Leads to a Steep Fall
The fundamental risk to health brought on by addiction to meth is that it is proven to cause changes in the structure of the user's brain. No other addiction claims this level of brain damage, not even addiction to cocaine or to heroin.
Imagine a drug that gets you high almost instantly but drags you down just as fast. That's methamphetamine, or 'meth' as it's commonly known. In this eye-opening episode of 'Busting Addiction and Its Myths', the hosts take a hard look at the devastating effects of meth, a drug that's as cheap as it is destructive. They reveal how meth's quick high is followed by an immediate crash, leaving users desperate for more. But that's just the beginning of the nightmare.
Meth is notorious for triggering paranoid psychosis, leading to violent and unpredictable behavior. It's not just the mind that suffers; meth also wreaks havoc on the body, causing severe weight loss, anxiety, fatigue, and even 'meth mouth'—a term for the dental decay it causes. What makes meth even scarier is its availability. Produced mainly in Mexico, it's widely accessible and often extremely pure.
This episode doesn't shy away from the harsh realities: meth changes the brain's structure, leading to delusional disorder and distorted judgment. These changes can push users into risky behaviors, like unprotected sex, increasing the risk of HIV and other STDs. But there is hope. The hosts stress that recovery is possible through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 12-step programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA). They emphasize that addiction is a disease, not a moral failing.
Families need to understand this to support their loved ones effectively. By learning the truth about addiction and busting the myths surrounding it, families can take the right steps to help both the addict and themselves. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction, offering valuable insights into the perils of meth and practical advice for recovery.