Posted by Geezer on December 3, 2002, at 9:40:17
In reply to Re: rx. for speed addiction?, posted by utopizen on December 3, 2002, at 1:24:32
> Oracle,
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> Continuing the use of speed is definitely not a wise piece of advice, even as well-intentioned as you were to say it.
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> It doesn't matter if he gets seizures, chills, the shakes, etc. It's healthier than to continue the use of speed, and risk possible jail time as well (aren't the new meth laws mandating 20 year minimum sentences?
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> I'd take two weeks off from life, get three warm blankets, and just lay in bed for that time. Don't drive or ride a bike, because any withdrawl may include a seizure. If you want to make it easier on yourself, try Neurontin or some Xanax for these two weeks. And take an antidepressant for a year, it'll help to stabalize you into normal feelings again.
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> Sitting in bed with the chills or risking 20 years in a jail cell by revisiting a dealer... let me think about that one, shall I?Now here is a generous helping of the truth! I avoided the seizures and the jail time but took the rest of it full blast. Well said....your following comment is good advice as well. Takes a lot of self honesty to survive the experience.
Geezer
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