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by LUKIJES on October 23rd, 2006

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Can a meth user stop using without help from counselors if they want to?

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  • by fender_carly_strat on October 23rd, 2006

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    I mean this is no official answer or anything, but I'm pretty sure they could if they had the will power to do so. It would most likely be a difficult thing to face, because withdrawl is a very serious and mentally and physically distressing thing to go through. Also, there is a risk of becoming suicidal when one withdraws from something the body has become so dependent on. Hope that helped.

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  • by nchntdmyth on December 14th, 2006

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    I can not believe when people answer a question that they only think they know about or just assume they know about it lukijes so that i don't to rewrite it read my answer in amanda_0571 question If you have been addicted to a drug before does the feeling of wantig it ever go away and my comments in the comment section it will answer your question plus more

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  • by MotherIam on April 28th, 2009

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    YES , YOU CAN WHERE I WAS FROM THE METH WAS EVERYWHERE .
    I TRYED IT USED IT FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AND ONE DAY I SAID I CANT DO THIS I WOULD FEEL SICK FOR DAYS BECAUSE I DID SO MUCH BUT THAT MADE ME WAKE UP AND SAY NO . i WAS 135 WHEN I STARTED BEFORE I STOPPED I WAS IN SIZE 3 JEANS AFTER BEING IN 7-8'S AND I WAS DOWN TO 98 PDS... IVE BEEN CLEANING SINCE I WAS 17 I'm 25 now .. and i havent even thought of it . I get so sick to my stomach if im inthe car and start smelliong what they use in meth .. makes me just wanna throw up!!! I would say if your on it bad to try to get sum anti depressants from your doctor tohelp you with the nerves I take prozac but thats for my nerves i was on that paxil when i got off the meth but theyve been recalling that . i would try that and you can get it at walmart for $4.00 if you have no insurance i like iti take it because i feel like im losing my mind just my nerves and suff ivebeen on and off since my irst kid . i got P.P.D after i had him and my daughter they work great #1 recommended By Me!! Good luck 2 u or your Friend hope this helps !! :)

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  • by Anonymous on October 24th, 2006

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    No, because your rehab. needs to be supervised under a controlled environment. just in case there are complications from your detox.

    Good for you for making this decision. hopefully, your teeth have not been destroyed and your brain still functions.

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  • by Mini_kilt on October 23rd, 2006

    Mini_kilt

    Less than six percent of meth addicts ever recover, this is a terrifying stat. seeing as how meth is popping up more and more, I would say it would be next to impossible to recover without help, and there is LOTS of help out there.

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  • by EL1 2 on October 23rd, 2006

    EL1 2

    It is possible, but extremely difficult. Stopping would involve overriding basically the entire body's desires... it is probably the equivalent of fasting for days on end. As the user uses it less, the brain (I believe it is the hypothalamus, correct me if I'm wrong) wants it more and more.

    In conclusion, it is always better to get the help of counselors. Breaking away alone is painful beyond belief.

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  • by Stableboy on October 23rd, 2006

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    My wife worked with quite a few meth users as a counselor. A small percentage did kick the habit with help. I would imagine an even smaller percentage do it without help.

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  • by Tegoerego on August 17th, 2011

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    Yes, if u have heaps of junk food and tv, coz u get real tired at first. Energy will soon return, it's all in the mind, your not gunna physically sick like comin from heroin, just tired, hungry, lazy, a bit depressed maybe.

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