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: 14
Gender: Female
Location: Chicago, IL
My friend started using meth today, this night. Why? Why did he do it? Once he did it, there will be no turning back for him now. I know that. He knows that, but he did it anyway. Doesn't he know how much that hurts me? Doesn't he know that the one he's ultimately hurting is himself? I can't just let him do this to himself. I can't let him live a life of hell. But what do I do once he seriously gets addicted to meth? In the past, he stopped using cocaine for heroin, and now, tonight, he found a stronger high. Meth; it's not a drug. It's a hell on Earth. I couldn't imagine what he must be going through right now. Why? Why, Steven? You know better than this. You know, don't you?
"I'll only try it once. One time, that's all. I won't touch it again. I promise. Please."
Those words, I knew that I shouldn't have left you in that room, Steven. I knew those words shouldn't have fooled me. What kind of friend am I? What kind of friend lets their friend take meth?
Steven, I hope you can overcome this impossible drug. Steven, I wish you to be strong. Please Steven, don't isolate yourself. Steven, please don't refuse help. Please, Steven ... Please .. there's no such thing as 'just once' when you're dealing with meth.
Steven, I love you.