Watch this video to know if a loved one is using meth. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7pmh9tzxtO9mHU.html

Im in recovery and the withdrawals are 99% psychological. You will have severe mood swings, feelings of depression, irritability and restlessness. You dont get dope sick like when you're withdrawing from opiates. Its all psychological but dont underestimate the power of that. Its been months now and the psychological chains are still just as strong. I had to completely move to a new area where I didn't know anyone just to help prevent a relapse. The biggest hurdle for me was that "random encounter" where someone might have some or offer it. Im not out of the woods by any means. Go with GOD!

1. Do not contact the meth dealer 2. Put the pipe down 3. Stop scraping it for another hit 4. Dispose of paraphernalia 5. Even though you have done this a 1000 times keep trying

To all of you on, or recovering from meth, I love you! You are loved.

If you are here, then you are in the right direction. You got this, nobody knows what it’s like unless they go threw it. If your reading this know you are not alone you will find the light again. I pray we all beat this demon, it’s like 1 in 400 million that you were born, you are here for a reason. Keep your head up an take it day by day starting now! You got this you beautiful soul. Stay strong. L O V E

57 days today guys! I'm not giving up thank you Dr B

Just watching your videos makes me feel like someone cares about me a little bit. Thanks.

I was smoking meth everyday for about 6 months before I got arrested and went cold turkey...i honestly dont think I had a bad withdrawl from it...i just slept..ate..and worked out..ended up doing 20 months and since ive been out havent done it since. Ive been about 3 years clean now.

I was a heavy user for 13 years injecting the drug several times daily,the hardest part about quitting was leaving behind the friends and people that were the circle of friends in my life.the withdrawals weren’t exactly withdrawals,I stopped because I was tired of being without money ,once I owned my addiction and posted my intention to all family and friends on social media,I stopped cold,ive been off meth for 6 months, I still have vivid dreams where I’m with old friends mixing up meth ready for injection, I always wake up just before I inject, I think my brain sees it as a type of mental death that it shields me from.

Increased anxiety and the psychosis is the worst thing ever! Pay attention to everything he has to say this is by far the best video I’ve ever seen and I am just so Impressed by the fact he explains everything in detail

Thank you for posting this video. I went through this and I have to say it was difficult and I can describe it as 99% psychological but it’s really hard to push through but I am here to say that it is possible! Everyday you get through is another day forward and over time you begin to feel more normalized. Every day that you resist you continue to grow stronger and stronger and stronger. To anyone who is getting the strength to do this I want to tell you that you can and I’m sending you love and strength ❤

It's so refreshing to see a doctor with human compassion and a doctor who doesn't have their head up their ass. A doctor with empathy and patience. And, importantly, a doctor who doesn't categorize by societies stigmas.

To stay clean one needs to move away from triggers and something positive to look forward to while keeping busy doing something REALLY rewarding.

For the VERY first time in my life, my entire life...I feel as if someone TRULY knows "me". I'm actually in tears as I type this comment because my feeling of being alienated has FINALLY released me! A sense of relief! I can't begin to thank you enough, it's a debt I could never pay off...but I had to let you know that I just had a life changing moment and that was all thanks to you, Sir! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! ❤

A doctor that's non judgmental and really cares helping others! Wonderful video.

I quit cold turkey when i was 17 weeks pregnant (despite knowing i was pregnant way before). I developed anxiety, anger issues, mood irritability and even asthma over the course of my pregnancy. It took so much effort and time for me to fully overcome the change/pain but i had to remind myself im doing this for my baby. Now I’m 40 + 2 weeks into my pregnancy. I’m grateful and proud to have carried my baby to full term, at over 8 pounds and we’re only left with waiting for his arrival.

I really appreciate the people who unselfishly devote time in their life trying to help others, and those ppl include this Dr as well as the ppl in comments, staying positive is key to being the best you can be as well as being with like minded ppl, And when ready? You can do anything you put your mind to!🙏🏽

You are the first doctor I have ever heard speak of this with such knowledge and compassion. Thank you , thank you , thank you!

This made me cry. He genuinely cares. I feel so called to help people with addiction. And I agree with everything he says. My dad is an addict (opiates). My mom (with food). My two sisters (alcohol). Four of my friends (meth and heroin).

Keep reaching out for us and ppl around us doc! Watching this video moves something in me that hasn't moved in a long time. U have positive energy. Bless you!

The withdrawals were the worst, but I quit cold turkey after almost a year of addiction, I can say that I've been the happiest I've been in a while since then, stay strong guys! It gets better.

The part about going back after being clean for weeks hit me hard. Was off for 3 months. I was going to sleep at 10pm every night and waking up at 6am every morning for the 3 months, as well as doing yoga in the morning and started meditating for the first time in my life, and i had never felt better in my life. I loved waking up in the morning, day after day.. i thought i was free. I felt free. For a little time at least. As the days went by, there just always felt like something was missing, like i was forgetting to do something. I tried so hard to figure out why, no matter what i did or what good habits I adopted, i just always felt there’s that one last thing to do. I was powerless against my subconscious. By the time i had figured out what the feeling was, my brain had already made a full proof reason why i can def do it just this one time. I mean, i used to do it once and not pick it up for months all the time. It’ll be just like that. Except even better, bc think about all the experience i have now. I can have the best of both worlds. Ill be living the good life like i am now plus ill feel whole again. Well, i prob dont have to finish writing this but what the hell. So i was able to win this argument with myself for 3 months. That whole time i was never around it and even that was tough to control of. But , as if he were the devil himself, my cousin( who i usually used with) thought he’d invite me over top hangout. Which we did often throughout the 3 months. But for some reasons, i still cant think of, he has his other buddy there too. As i walked in the door and see the cloud of smoke and the all too familiar smell, i was helpless. That mid as well had been a gun to my temple. At least in that case i would of had 2 choices. Sadly on this day, i had no choice at all. It has been 2 months since this happened and Ihave only had a couple days not using. I would like to thank you for the video, as well as put forward my word to dose down for a week and take the jump again. At least this time i know I’m jumping into shark infested water.

He hits the withdrawal symptoms on the head. For me I started using to numb past experiences in my childhood. From what I noticed, alot of drug addicts have been abused sexual and physically. It helped mask my pain and helped me with my confidence. When I hear people talking about drug addicts like we are less than them only fires me up. Most drug addicts are different from regular people spiritual. Spiritual, we are on a higher level than others. We see and hear things others can't wrap there minds around. Pls never feel like your alone because there are so many of us and we share your experiences. I love all my brothers and sisters ❤️ 💙

Wow first time I felt like there’s a lil bit of hope for recovery and very well explained w compassion for humans as a whole . Thank u

Thankyou for the video, I've been clean for 6 weeks now and I'm finally realising how much of my life Ive wasted in the last 8 years of using, I'm more determined and adamant this time staying sober, as my health and recovery stages are taking a bigger toll on my already unhealthy way of life. I only hope the best and to never give up hope for all recovering addicts, be well, and take care!!

My withdrawal from Meth was a cakewalk physically compared to narcotics. Mentally, it's hell. Took me 2 and a half years to heal my brain off of meth. Get clean, stay clean, I promise you won't regret it!

you sir are the perfect example and meaning of what a real Dr. is and should be. I tip my hat off to you, and praise you and your work. my total respect

Thank you Dr. B, you hit it right on the top of the nail! Im going to send this to my cliention / counselor for mental health partners. These are going to help me quit this drug.

Don't ever get complacent in your sobriety! You are going to be recovering for the rest of your life. Its HARD AS HELL but u can do anything you put your mind too! 4 years on January 8th ♡ loving every minute of it. I STILL struggle with handling emotions but that is what therapy is for! Ill also give a shout out to CELEBRATE RECOVERY for connecting me to my sponsor and more importantly the Lord. Take the time you need to get back to you once you decide this is the direction you want to go its only up from there 😊 (Remember; it won't happen overnight)

My name is Janaye and I am a long term strictly meth user I shot it up. I only use meth and have for many years and I've struggled for 8 of them trying to get sober. I just wanted to say I think u are amazing if more doctors and humans were like you there'd be a lot more sober people in this world and I just want to thank you for the way that you look at things in the way that and the way that you go about addiction and the world is very blessed to have you in it and so are us addicts to have you behind us trying to help us.You are extremely smart I was impressed and that's hard to do. One day maybe we can meet and I could help you help others and God willing me as well.

I became addicted by accident while under a severe nervous breakdown. I started using at first casually, then once I started coming out of the fog of the breakdown I was addicted. I’ve been struggling ever since to stop doing it for good. I stopped on my own for 9 months, then started again, and it’s been off and on ever since. It’s the withdrawals that drive me to use again because it’s SO HARD to get through them. I am not mentally addicted because I want OFF this drug FOREVER, but I am physically addicted. I don’t like the meetings they don’t help at all, and there is NO rehabs whatsoever in my state that will accept my insurance and going out of state is out of the question. I don’t have any support because NOBODY accept those who I get the drug from knows that I’m even on it or have been on it or anything. So I’m literally alone in this. But I’ll keep trying. I’m not giving up.

May I add you may find yourself crying about how beautiful the mother/daughter relationship is while watching a tampon commercial. I find that all the emotion you distance yourself from during active addiction is waiting there for you and is delivered to your doorstep about ten minutes after you come down. Thanks for your knowledge and compassion Dr. I think one factor that keeps addicts from undertaking the difficult work of recovery is the level of social scorn and even hatred heaped upon anyone involved with drug addiction. This scorn can unfortunately come from many clinicians...The dignity you offer can be a critical loan to the slightly more -feral if you will- addict blessedly and for whatever reason having the courage to investigate the idea of returning to a less diseased humanistic state of being- an asset to themselves..family ..community..country. Good luck to all of you.

109 days clean… it’s been a journey. At times it’s just blind luck that has kept me clean. I’m trying to find a psychiatrist and starting a workout program and hope that will help.

Dr.B, your video and outlook on addiction humbled my heart. Hoping I find a dr like you so I can not only care for my addiction but health issues keeping me from a normal happy life again. Thank you for the education and hope you have given me 🙂

Only 3 days since my last hit. I made a decision to make it a point to get clean. See where I'm at by the end of this year. PLEASE JESUS, TAKE THE PIPE AND LIGHTER FROM MY HANDS

Thank you for your videos. I appreciate you taking the time to explain all the info & breaking it down in many different ways not just in this video but in all your videos.

I thank you very much for this Great information. Myself being sober since February and determined to stay this way forever.

Wishing anyone who's going through it the best and speediest recovery. It's putrid but well worth it in the end

You def a new subscriber, i am a uber driver who became friends with a women who does meth and now helping her fight it now shes stopped and dealing with the withdrawals. This helped me know what to say and how to say things to her . Shes been on for a year . Your video truly helped

I am impressed and completely agree with this information. I have been a addict for many, many years and am in recovery, now. It's all true and thank you, Dr. B.

I safely stopped using meth 3 years ago. I had been a meth head for 30 years and quit because it became "old" just as I had become! It wasn't that hard. The difficult part was realizing I could function at work with out it as I had always relied on it's effects to keep me working through the day. I weaned myself the first week only using 2 "issues" one in the AM and another after lunch. After a week I used caffeine pills for another week. After that week I was able to function normally and without any drugs. Walking and exercise helped a lot also. As of right now I'm probably in the best condition and health I've ever been in for many many years. Good luck to any one seeking a healthy life style. I can answer any questions posed to me about my drug addiction and how I quit.

I could put my own story here, but instead I just want to say this.... If you're ready to quit, do it. If you're not, your time will come, but know that sometimes we hurt ourselves more in that process of knowing we need to quit and not doing it. God knows and is always there to help you if you choose to go that route. I wouldn't be here today if I hadn't. Much love to those who have quit, to those who are struggling to quit, as well as those still using. There is a way out, and someone who cares. ❤️

Absolutely spot on! This is a very good explanation of what the withdrawal from this drug actually is, very educational and a very difficult situation is made understandable

This information is so useful, if one doesn't know this it feels like your going through he'll and a feeling that it might not go away, but after hearing this information, if you do your work for your sobriety you will begin to balance out.

You are a saint. Thank you for helping these people who need help

Dr. is brilliant! I overcame my opioid addiction 20 yrs. ago when nobody knew what it was! I used the sublingual tabs & after one week, I was through w/all of it!✌️👏

Excellent presentation. Dr. B is intelligent, informative and straightalking.

2001 I started meth in Oregon & I was on it for 8mths. I knew I had a problem when my words were incomprehensible & I could not control my reaction. I went back home to San Antonio, Tx. I stayed clean for 6mths. & started popping pills. I would get clean & relapse onto cocaine. For the next 7yrs. I hated what I was doing. Finely in 2012 I knew I had to stop tormenting myself. My daughter was going to graduate in 2013 & she wanted to live with me. I had to stop my addiction. I've been clean for 9yrs. Looking back I couldn't believe how sad of a mother I was by losing custody of my daughter. I look forward now to being secure of who I am.

right friggin on Doc. you are on the right tract. keep up the good work.

You sir are quit amazing. I wish more doctors and people were like you. I wish I had someone like you to help me in life. God bless you for helping people in need.

You describe this subject so well, Dr. Thank you! 😊

I will be sharing this to so many people as we all should to help get this very important message out there....

Thank you for great and straightforward explanation. I’m a pharmacist with interest in learning more about substance addiction management. I’m definitely learning a lot on this channel.

I've been a methamphetamine addiction for 5 1/2 years, never really tried to quit until I had my son. He turned 1 recently and I'm going trying to get clean again for the thousandth time. I got clean for 9 days a week ago but relapsed. Have been an IV user since Aug. Have no idea how to quit other than cold turkey. I had to Google and search KZfaq. Thank you for this video

I'm not a user but I've ran into so many, so I wanted to hear from someone who is thinking somewhat "out of the box" not just shaming if they use but not giving credit for honesty and progress. I will be definitely listening to more of your videos, thank you

After about 3 days of staying awake, I could see shadows running up the side of the walls in my bedroom. The first line I felt like superman. Worst hangover ever. Felt like I was dying. The only thing that would make you feel better was doing another line.

Thank you for this. It is an encouragement for us who are trying to do an outpatient set-up with the poorest of the poor in the Philippines

I cannot get out of bed . I will sleep for two or 3 days straight and then when I finally get up I’m so tired I can barely function and nothing seems interesting or worth doing.. Simple every day problems seem so hard . It’s terrible I wish I would have never tried it.

I did meth for 20 years and can say this is the most accurate, non-sensational desscription of what happens when you quit meth. Quiting meth is not dangerous like heroin or alcohol, and like the doctor says it's not really detox. There is no chemical dependence in your body, it's the psychological addiction that is the hardest to treat and will take a life time to overcome. You do not need rehab to quit, it is not dangerous to quit cold turkey, you'll be depressed for a couple weeks. You don't need to go to one of these clinics. Your best bet is to start seeing a shrink. Medication is not the answer, sorry doc, this is where you are incorrect.

I was clean for 3 years, and just had a relapse and haven't stopped yet it's been 4 weeks. Im not looking forward to kicking this shit again, but i know i must i accomplished so much in 3 years and I'm about to lose it all again. i was addicted to meth for 22 years, send love and prayers please

I have watched and read many articles on how to detox off drugs especially opiates an methamphetamines. This is the first time that anybody in the medical profession made sense. Wow, thank you Dr. B

Great video as always love ya dr b

This was a really great episode- super informative, real life, and honest. Thank you Dr. B and company! 👏👏👍

You are amazing and truly seem to understand us addicts. I wish I was able to see you and you help me get off of methamphetamine. Thank You for understanding and your patience. ❤

I've never met a Dr as informative as you are. Thank you for all your knowledge. I abused heroin for about 8 years ending in shooting speed balls. 2 or 3 overdoses. Several rehabs. I'm now 60 and clean. It took years to get clean. I went into an inpatient program called new life for girls. I spent 5 years with them the 5th year as a staff member. Relocated my entire life to avoid relapsing back. I did have a relapse lasting 4 years that devastated me. I really enjoy listening to you Dr B. Now I struggle w benzos. But im ok. Thank you again for your info. Lori R, Pennsylvania

Tomorrow is a new day..you will heal again..its okay if u mess up..be gentle with urself.ur going to be ok..you will always be okay.. 💯 🙌

Only a week in to being clean after 15 years of use, I have found methylene blue and microdosing amanita muscaria to seem to be of help in curbing my desire to use again. The two have also seemed to nearly eliminate the lack of motivation that has plagued my previous attempts to quit. I just wanted to share this initial finding of mine as I continue my journey towards being free of this costly, health detoriorating, and freeedom threatening drug as it may possibly help others.

You are doing a very good job in an arena where there is a sorry lack of focus or assistance for addicts and involved medical personnel. Thank you very much.

" we can do this and we will get there..."❤❤❤❤ Those words mean a lot, patience, support, acceptance. Thank you for this video

If you want to cure meth addiction then come up with a safe alternative that gives you energy. Lack of energy is the complexity that you are combating, not the high. People who want to quit don't because of the need for energy.

Thank you doctor! Watching this gives me hope as I'm struggling to shake this after 7 years

Thank you Dr. , with your attitude and kindness I would look forward to quitting all substances.

Thank you doctor for your understanding.. I applaud you. We need more people like you!

So many things I want to comment on! This is such an amazing video. It sounds like you really took the time and put real effort into understanding. Bottom line, real treatment starts with you and support like what this man gives many people! And you sir are a good person for helping people treat the underlying cause of addiction. For me, if it's not one thing it's another that I'm using to escape or cope. I am not an addict. I experience addiction. One day at a time. Small changes to correct habits. Finding other outlets like exercise to calm the mind. Connecting with the right people. Finding a way to love yourself because you're not just hurting you, you're hurting everyone that loves you and anyone you may be enabling or influencing. Don't think about ever giving up on yourself! You'll wish you hadn't. The drug isn't in control of you, you are!! One love baby God blesses you everyday

I relapsed at least 6 times maybe even 7 but each time it was for a longer period, he’s right about never givin up, eventually you’ll go 6 months and completely forget about ice

Thank you for the advice and helpful info!

good video. I'm forwarding it to my friend. Thank u doc

Yes welcome back 😀 I hope you’re well

This is a great approach Dr. B! Recovery takes time and patience for most people.

I thank you so so much for your time to do this video.

Thank you, Doctor! Keep up the fight to treat all those who suffer with respect and dignity.

Extremely helpful video. Thank you 😊

I completely get the "not feeling right" it is the hardest feeling to explain........I think is why relapse has come so easy......

This is very helpful. I am the support for my son.

Vary beautifully said! I love the way you handled that last parent you were talking about. Every time she pissed dirty you didn’t Shane her you asked her why. Until she started to think “why do I keep using?” And started thinking of the source reason. That’s both loving and effective on helping people fix there addictions. Shame will only make you fall deeper into your addiction.

Thank you for taking your time and going into so much details about the brain and how it functions and the recovery process. That is so helpful. I've never heard anything like this. I wish I had know this years ago when I was really messed up. Thank you and keep the vidoe's going.

Thank You so much Sir. You really answered a lot of questions I have. My entire body is in ruins from meth usage. I pray 1 day I’ll heal.

I'm here because we all need to educate ourselves especially if we have children or young adults who are already using.

I would say, its like having a tiny violin following you around for 2-3 weeks. Everything sucks and you just want to cry 😂

Looking forward to this series and more detailed info about meth recovery, Dr. B!

From my experience one of the worst feelings as an addict was when I ran out and wasn't able to get anymore. Same feeling when trying to quit. I had none and knew that I couldn't get anymore so that made it a lot worse psychologically. So what I done is actually kept some and didn't use it. I knew that I had it to use if I wanted to, I just chose not to. That takes tremendous will power to do but it helped me all the way through. Once I knew that I was good I flushed it and haven't looked back. Hopefully this idea will be able to help someone else in need. I promise you got this. You only have to believe that yourself.

I am a m3th addict and what 69u have said I believe can't wait to hear more

I am a x meth addict.. I went homeless. I had to ween myself off. Courts had me to drug teat 3 times a week. I went to 7 meetings a day. I did relapse. But you learn why. And meatings .. you keep going. Bring yourself to keep going to meatings

Quit cold turkey. I had multiple e.r visits but, it can be done. Unfortunately the effects linger on. 3 years clean. My ability to remember information is gone

Oh my Lord you make so much sense. If only our government and prison system could see this like you do. You are what this country what this world needs to help with the addiction process of getting off meth which everyone know is number 1 drug problem. You are a saint you were a God sent, you are such a blessing... Please take care of your self please we need you.

This doctor couldn’t be sharper. What terrifies me are the vivid dreams and continuous sleepiness. I realised many doctors make this kind of videos directing to other doctors.

I'm 52 been doing meth now over 35 years and I don't know how much longer I can hold on to what I think is ME

I was able to quit after several years of serious tweaking. I would say cold turkey, but did take xanax occasionally to get some relief from the horrendous withdrawal. I thought I'd never feel good or have any energy again. It took me a while, possibly 3 mnths, to start feeling normal again. But eventually I started working and felt great. At that point the sobriety felt better than being high. If I was able to quit then you can too. Be strong and patient, most importantly pray.

thank you for being a REAL expert and a brilliant thrutfull dr of real rehab! it takes time"!

Goodonya, it looks like you care n endeavour to give us realistic, matter a fact yet caring info n analysis, may our God bless you in a very dark environment, thanks, Peter v