Meth Forums

Unfortunately there are meth forums on the web that encourage drug use or give ideas/ways to make the drugs. However, most websites like this are generally monitored so they quickly get shut down once there is notice of any illegal activity. Still, many meth forums are helpful locations for former drug users or those searching for recovery to find solace in their struggles to quit the drug. 

Meth Forums:

Aside from just being helpful for the drug abuser, some meth forums also cater to the loved ones, partners, children and friends of those who are addicted to methamphetamines. Drug addiction often affects not just the person that struggles with the actual addiction, but also the people around them. Spouses of drug addicts find that they can no longer connect with their partner and find themselves second place to the addiction. Drug and meth addiction can cause the addict to take drastic measures like spending their life savings just to get a hit of the meth. 

Pros of Meth Forums:

There are many favorable advantages to using a meth forum to seek help whether you are the addict or just a loved one of an addict searching for help. Many meth forums have online communities where the drug addict or loved one seeking help on behalf of an addict can post about their struggles. They can ask for help from the other members regarding issues like trying to cope with the methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms. These withdrawal symptoms include anxiety, depression, nausea, vomiting, headaches, insomnia, severe weight loss and more. Other drug addicts can get help with controlling their cravings for the drug as well as tips on how to move on with their life.

Family members and loved ones of meth addicts can seek help on where to find assistance for their friend or family member that has a meth addiction. They can find local resources for therapy, rehabilitation centers, etc. They can also get tips on how to encourage the addict to seek help.

Cons of Meth Forums:

The biggest down side of meth forums are instances where the drug user might begin feeling even more temptation to begin using meth again. They might find that they struggle even more when they are thinking too much about the drug and trying to stay away from the meth. For those drug users that are in recovery and find meth forums to be more tempting than helpful, it is not a good idea to seek the help of meth forums. Another con of meth forums is that many drug users will feel like the meth forum help and support is the only place they should seek help in quitting their addiction. Unfortunately meth addiction is a serious problem that often requires professional help for the drug addict to fully and successfully recover. Meth forums should not be used as a substitute for professional help with amphetamine addiction. 

If you feel like meth forums would be a helpful tool for you to use as a recovering drug addict, or if you are a family member or friend of a drug addict, seek out meth forums online to get the support you need to handle the ever-trying situation you are in. There are many options available online when it comes to meth forums. There might even be a therapist or other drug counselor that can recommend a good online community of members that will offer that bright light at the end of the tunnel. 

Sources: kci.org