Stories like the following are typical of those who use meth. The names and situation are fictitious but the reality of the event does occur.
We left off with Jane in jail and waiting sentencing for possession of meth, domestic violence which resulted in assault, and disturbing the peace. Her baby was taken away by Child Protective Services prior to this arrest. She has been in jail for thirty days and her parents have secured a lawyer for her. The lawyer recommends that she get a drug and alcohol evaluation. A drug and alcohol counselor comes to the jail and administers the evaluation. She recommends that Jane be enrolled into an inpatient facility but states she does not know if bed space is available. Jane is willing to get treatment instead of go prison. She thinks treatment would be her way out of going to prison.
After being in jail for 45 days Jane goes to court and faces the judge. He looks at the documents regarding her arrest and the evaluation and asks if she is willing to go into treatment. She answers, "Yes your honor." She begins to cry and states that she wants to get her baby back and that she will work hard to get off of drugs. The judge tells her that he is going to allow her to get treatment but there would be serious prison time if she lands in court again. She thanks him.
Jane is released from jail and enters an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. After three days she decides that she doesn't have to go through this and leaves the facility knowing that she could face prison if she doesn't complete the program. Jane once again tells herself that she doesn't have a drug problem. She has been free from meth for almost fifty days she has been in a controlled environment where she did not have access to drugs.
Once back in her neighborhood she finds some of her drug friends and within an hour of arriving home she uses meth. That old familiar high feels so good.
She hides from police and now a warrant is out for her arrest.
Jane is paranoid. Often she finds herself looking out her window and thinking she sees someone hiding in the trees. She avoids people because she fears getting caught by the police. She becomes isolated and is panicky and afraid when someone comes to her door. She moves often so the law can't find her.
As the downward spiral continues, several things happen to her body. Her hair is falling out. Huge chunks of hair come out when she brushes it. One day as she begins brushing her teeth, a tooth breaks off. She is losing a lot of weight and sleeps very little. Her body emits a putrid odor.
Jane has been on the run for nearly a year. Her body is
deteriorating. But all she cares about is meth. She needs larger doses and is now using a needle to administer the drug.
One day when Jane injects meth something different happens. She feels pain in her chest and her left arm begins to ache. She feels sweat on her forehead. The right side of her body goes numb and she falls to the floor. She tries to call for help but is unable to form any words. Though she tries to reach the phone she is unable to crawl that far.
She thinks about how she could have changed the course of her life and wishes she had never tried meth. "If only I had stopped when given the chance." She dies alone, whispering her daughter's name.
The drug that she loved so much took her life. She loved meth more than her child, her family, her freedom and her health. Her daughter will never know her mom. Her parents will never understand why Jane made the choices she did. Jane will never hold her baby again.
The events of this story are typical of individuals who get involved in meth use. It is a dangerous substance that ruins lives. If you are experimenting or know someone who is experimenting with the use of meth it is important to know that this drug is very deadly. Meth causes problems legally, financially, medically, and psychologically and brings dysfunction to your family. Often people who use meth are not able to keep consistent employment. The key to recovery is seeking out help for this problem. Finding support through counseling, Narcotics Anonymous, and family will place you on the road to getting better.
We left off with Jane in jail and waiting sentencing for possession of meth, domestic violence which resulted in assault, and disturbing the peace. Her baby was taken away by Child Protective Services prior to this arrest. She has been in jail for thirty days and her parents have secured a lawyer for her. The lawyer recommends that she get a drug and alcohol evaluation. A drug and alcohol counselor comes to the jail and administers the evaluation. She recommends that Jane be enrolled into an inpatient facility but states she does not know if bed space is available. Jane is willing to get treatment instead of go prison. She thinks treatment would be her way out of going to prison.
After being in jail for 45 days Jane goes to court and faces the judge. He looks at the documents regarding her arrest and the evaluation and asks if she is willing to go into treatment. She answers, "Yes your honor." She begins to cry and states that she wants to get her baby back and that she will work hard to get off of drugs. The judge tells her that he is going to allow her to get treatment but there would be serious prison time if she lands in court again. She thanks him.
Jane is released from jail and enters an inpatient drug and alcohol treatment program. After three days she decides that she doesn't have to go through this and leaves the facility knowing that she could face prison if she doesn't complete the program. Jane once again tells herself that she doesn't have a drug problem. She has been free from meth for almost fifty days she has been in a controlled environment where she did not have access to drugs.
Once back in her neighborhood she finds some of her drug friends and within an hour of arriving home she uses meth. That old familiar high feels so good.
She hides from police and now a warrant is out for her arrest.
Jane is paranoid. Often she finds herself looking out her window and thinking she sees someone hiding in the trees. She avoids people because she fears getting caught by the police. She becomes isolated and is panicky and afraid when someone comes to her door. She moves often so the law can't find her.
As the downward spiral continues, several things happen to her body. Her hair is falling out. Huge chunks of hair come out when she brushes it. One day as she begins brushing her teeth, a tooth breaks off. She is losing a lot of weight and sleeps very little. Her body emits a putrid odor.
Jane has been on the run for nearly a year. Her body is
deteriorating. But all she cares about is meth. She needs larger doses and is now using a needle to administer the drug.
One day when Jane injects meth something different happens. She feels pain in her chest and her left arm begins to ache. She feels sweat on her forehead. The right side of her body goes numb and she falls to the floor. She tries to call for help but is unable to form any words. Though she tries to reach the phone she is unable to crawl that far.
She thinks about how she could have changed the course of her life and wishes she had never tried meth. "If only I had stopped when given the chance." She dies alone, whispering her daughter's name.
The drug that she loved so much took her life. She loved meth more than her child, her family, her freedom and her health. Her daughter will never know her mom. Her parents will never understand why Jane made the choices she did. Jane will never hold her baby again.
The events of this story are typical of individuals who get involved in meth use. It is a dangerous substance that ruins lives. If you are experimenting or know someone who is experimenting with the use of meth it is important to know that this drug is very deadly. Meth causes problems legally, financially, medically, and psychologically and brings dysfunction to your family. Often people who use meth are not able to keep consistent employment. The key to recovery is seeking out help for this problem. Finding support through counseling, Narcotics Anonymous, and family will place you on the road to getting better.
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