REAL STORIES
"With chronic use, tolerance for meth can develop. In an effort to intensify the desired effects, users may take higher doses of the drug, take it more frequently, or change their method of drug intake."
National Drug Intelligence Center, U.S. Dept. of Justice
Age: 32
Gender: Female
Location: Boise, Idaho
I tried meth for the first time when I was 18. A few years went by, and I started getting into it really bad. To the point that I gave my kids away, because I couldn't take care of them anymore. After a few more years of use, I contracted Hepatitis C. After a few years more, I got arrested on a possession charge and did 5 years in prison, losing absolutely everything in life. Prison made me open my eyes to life, and what I had to offer myself. I have been out of prison for 16 months, and I now have a good life. I have been clean for over 6 years, and I feel great. Meth is not an option for me in my new life. As sad and sick as it may sounds, I am glad that I finally got caught and went to prison. I honestly don't think I would be writing this today had it not been for my long trip away.
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