why do meth addictives scrub themselves with bleach?

[PICK3]

I represented a few meth addicts before, and, so far as I know, none of them scrubbed themselves with bleach. One did pick at her face, though.

I didn't know you practiced Criminal Law.

 

[RottenWillow]

I highly doubt most meth addicts scrub themselves w/ bleach

You're right. They dont. Obsessive behaviors are very common though. Also, lots of picking at little sores and scratching.

 

[chewyxrage]

the onion said they did.

A respectible news source such as the onion must be right.

 

[heatherrae]

I didn't know you practiced Criminal Law.

I did debtor-creditor law for 5 years. When I had my own firm I did bankruptcy, criminal defense, and family law.

 

[AAP]

A respectible news source such as the onion must be right.

Yeah. I would say so.

 

[Jon79]

is that like christian bale in the machinest?

 

[Sub-Zero]

rape victims do that sometimes

 

[-SD-]

Is this about the O ring thread again?

not even close, oring thread is all time ef classic.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

theres a phenomenon in the meth world called "meth lice" where the user experiences hallucinations of being covered in insects, or is convinced that insects live in their skin, hence lots of scratching

ive never heard of them scrubbing themselves with bleach, so this sounds a bit urban legendish, where someone (usually a government body or osme other scare tactician) is putting some spin on things

 

[OfficerNate]

Hyper-stimulation is a frequent side effect of the use of any stimulant. Persons who abuse drugs such as methamphetamine and crack cocaine frequently scratch themselves for several reasons. Paranoia is common. Consistent abuse often contributes to malnutrition, lack of sleep, poor hygiene. The skin becomes less supple and dehydrated. Minor cuts and abrasions don't heal as fast and become more prone to infection. The stimulant drugs irritate the nerves in the skin as well. I have never heard of someone scrubbing their skin with bleach but I have seen methamphetamine abusers, especially women, compulsively scrub their skin until it is raw while they are cleaning themselves. Profuse itching and scratching is also often seen with opiate abuse.