Up.So.High

Nice weekend! @drugscontrol

You think ?? Lol. Might be why I’m awake

When a crystal-meth addict stops taking meth, the levels of dopamine drop significantly. To make matters worse, the long-term meth use has caused a decrease in the number of dopamine receptors available which means there’s not only less dopamine, but fewer receptors to activate. It’s not a surprise than that people who quit meth find themselves in a state of anhedonia, or an inability to feel pleasure. Once again, unlike the heroin withdrawal symptoms, anhedonia doesn’t make you throw up and sweat, but it’s a pretty horrible state to be in. Things that bring a smile to a normal person’s face just don’t work on most crystal-meth addicts who are new to recovery. As if that wasn’t bad enough, it can take as long as two years of staying clean for the dopamine function of an ex meth-addict to look anything like a normal person’s. Methamphetamine withdrawal is said to be one of the most painful experiences a human being can endure.

have a nice day :)