There was an interesting FRONTLINE program on television last night concerning The Meth Epidemic. It is available to watch online!
to view this click here (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/)

I just took the time to watch this program on the Internet. Thank you for the information. It was very interesting. I love the programs on PBS, and rarely have time to watch them. Thank you!

You are so welcome ;) I agree that it was a very informative program. PBS does have good shows. I am just glad I was able to see this one!!

thank you so much for the information. it is greatly appreciated. when my husband comes home in june im going to make sure he watches it . once again thank you

Thank you for that... I read it and it helps alot... My family has been distroyed because of meth... My brother and sister both have manufactoring charges because of the dope... I'm showing this to my mom... Thank you... I have a poem that I will post that has to deal with meth...

I feel that this video is funny because the before and after faces of the people are so fake. Those were all done up by Photoshop its so obvious. Other than that its really informative and also misleading in others. But I strongly believe no drug can rip apart a family and that love is stronger than any drug. Drugs are not be blaimed for destroying a family its the people that they are around that can destroy a family.

Meth can destroy anyone and any family. It is a HORRID drug. The user is controlled by the drug, and until they realize this, there is no help for them. Meth controls the user, not the other way around. In addition, I have personally watched the decline of the looks of people I have known who have used meth. Seven years ago, one had perfect teeth, clear skin. Now his teeth are all rotten and his skin is blemished badly. The meth user will lie, cheat, fake feelings for family, or friends - when all they are looking for is a way to get more. Meth addicts in active addiction care about nothing but the drug itself. Worst of all, they do not love themselves or anyone. They love the drug. In fact they ARE the drug, they are not themselves any longer.

Eternal Hope your correct in the most part of what you are saying. But again those are all the effects of any drug and not taking care of one selfs body. Its an stereo type to say all meth addicts dont care about is nothing but themselves. Thats were you are wrong sadly, they do care thats why they seek refuge in the high of the drug to make there pain go away. But honestly I think they do love and care and I do see your point the drug is horrible as is all drugs are. Thanks

Carven, to a point you can be correct in what you have said. Of course when things are not going well they turn to the drug of choice...instead of facing the issues they escape into the drug. At some point there is a switch over, where the extreme cravings are experienced and it is then when the drug is controlling them. I am thankful that you personally have not lost your ability to feel love and caring!!! I agree that some addicts care to a point and when seeing no instant relief or remedy- they jump into the drug again and again. Soon it has become their only way to handle anything. I am speaking from personal experience here, about a loved one- one I never thought would do anything except appreciate and respect me for all I have done for them throughout the past 16 years. We had a bond...a bond I valued even though I am not this persons mother. Came back in contact with them in 98 and 99, then in 05. This person was trying to go straight, and yes I helped him.. emotionally, financially, every way possible. Now I am short 2500 plus a car, and no payback at all...not even a five spot. I did not expect anything back for a while except 300 for a car I could have sold for 1000, but nothing. Excuses, to why he cannot work, doesnt stay on long because is physically unable to, due to the addiction... you cannot work and stay high and up all night. Any respect for me has gone out of the window, no respect for his dad either. When he disappears from ones who love him, it is because he cannot deal with the questions!! -- so I can say he probably cares to a certain extent...he just removes all contact and does his thing where he doesnt have to think about it. You know what they say out of sight - out of mind. I had to make the decision to let him know I am not the bank, nor will I enable him anymore. It hurts to this day, and I do continue to pray he will see the light before it kills him. He has said to his dad he would give his life to have his children able to get better. ( Birth defects) My husband told him, "God doesn't want your life...He wants you to get help so you can think straight and not escape reality, and really be able to be there for the kids." Thanks Carven, for your insight into this.

My husband is in prison for meth. He did it for 10 years and I could never understand why it seemed to be so much more important to him than me or our kids. He just seemed to not care at all about us or anything else. Then I tried it. I did it for 6 months before he and I were both arrested. He is in prison doing time for both of us. During the 6 months I used, I honestly lost the ability to feel deeply about anything. I had always been a very good mother, daughter, sister, and friend. While on meth, I just lost interest in anything. I went from seeing my parents 2 times a week to not at all for 4 months. Same with my friends. I couldn't wait until my kids went to school and then to bed at night. I had other things to do. Once I quit using, there was a LOT of pain and hurt and guilt for how I had acted those 6 months, but for that period of time I honestly could not feel deeply about anything even if I tried. It's horrible. I call meth "the devil" and that's honestly what I believe. The drug does control anyone who uses it. It's very sad. It's the only drug I ever used and I only used 6 months and almost lost everything I ever cared about and almost went to prison myself.