why do meth addictives scrub themselves with bleach?

[sardonicone]

the onion said they did.

You do realize 99% of what is on the Onion is there as a farce, right?

 

[mountain muscle]

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.

Didn't know that about opiates. I can't tolerate when prescribed because they do make me hot and itchy. Much better to deal with the pain.
I have worked with a ton of tweakers, never heard of the bleach but they twitch and scratch all the time. I send them down the road as soon as I see them. Got into a fight on the rig floor with one and the high bastard lost, sacked his clothes and walked a few miles to the next rig for a ride home.

 

[AAP]

You do realize 99% of what is on the Onion is there as a farce, right?

No, they do their research and all. Even got pictures of the sources too.

 

[sardonicone]

No, they do their research and all. Even got pictures of the sources too.

Riiiighhhhhtttt....

; )

 

[Lao Tzu]

There is some metabolite of meth that collects under the skin and makes it itchy. I don't remember what it is though, but that is a major reason.

 

[AAP]

I cant believe the onion is being doubted over some drug addicts actually telling the truth.

 

[sardonicone]

Man, I miss going on there and printing out the articles. The alligator one might be my favorite one.

That or the second hand burning... that was brilliant.

 

[AAP]

Man, I miss going on there and printing out the articles. The alligator one might be my favorite one.

That or the second hand burning... that was brilliant.

Find a link to those... haven't seen them yet.

 

[Jon79]

anyone?

 

[sardonicone]

Find a link to those... haven't seen them yet.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/49409

Secondhand fire.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/48203


Alligators not caring if you're drunk or not.