drud addiction

Question

I have a husband who's into drugs. He's a drug user for a long time. What should I do to help him stop from using drugs(methamphetamine)?Pls help me.,, I'm so desperate about it.,,

122 Tactical Fighter Group · Answer

He (and you) need help. There is a good reason the hippies used "Speed Kills" as a warning in the 60's - - - - its terribly hard on your body. And the lack of sleep coupled with lack of nutrition set you up for an amphetamine psychosis that will bend your minds. You need a lot of education to even deal with your hubby.......read these posts and read the health pages - - use the archives and search (use search engine) specifically for methamphetamine abuse and read that information. You cannot learn too much about this..........try your best to get him to read also - - a good thing is that there are no flat out physical abstinence syndromes (physical sickness..)  to deal with. But the mental side is not any easier. Distraction therapy works well ..... always have another pleasant outing/activity in mind. With family if possible. Even a good comedy on the TV for an afternoons time............  cook out on BBQ - just keep occupied with  positive things.  And dont expect for him to be perfect at recovery - - - it takes a few tries and no one gets it right the first time......just reinforce his attempts and empaisze how far he has come in a short while - - - - things like that.  And peer meetings if possible. Online meetings can be a start.  Meth isnt my strongest suite, but I am not naive - - PM me anytime you wish - - and best of luck to you and him! - - This can be done!

j34 · Answer

All you can do is help yourself right now. Untill he wants help there is no help for him except for you not to enable him. There is Nar anon or Al anon. The nar is for drugs and the al is for booze but either or, what ever one you can find. These are programs for helping the loved one with addicts. I find them good and then maybe you can have a foot to stand on when trying to help him once you understand addiction a bit more with the help of otheres in the same place as you. i know this is hard and it is not an easy thing to live with. I am living with it to and I used to be the person who was using LOL now ain;t that karma or what??Just as long as you know it isn't your fault you did not Cause it, You can't Cure it and you can't Control it.

gizzy32 · Answer

Is he ready to stop and get some help? He will need it. The cravings and depression that follow quitting will be extreme, methamphetamine release large amounts of dopamine and serotonin in the brain and is so addictive. He can do this, but needs to want it and come up with a plan. Do you have any more info?