Signs and Symptoms of Ice Abuse

The drug called “ice” is a highly refined form of methamphetamine, a rapidly addictive stimulant. After refining, liquid methamphetamine is allowed to form crystals that can be smoked. When a person uses ice, he (or she) will experience an immediate and very strong stimulant effect.  

He will feel alert, euphoric, confident and energetic, even excited. If there is enough of the drug to continue the high, he may stay awake for several days at a time until there is a complete physical crash. 

Loss of hunger is another sign and symptom of ice abuse. An ice abuser may not eat for days at a time. Because he is not hungry, he is very likely to ignore the needs of anyone in his care, such as the elderly or children. 

Further Signs and Symptoms of Ice Abuse

Ice is one of the most addictive drugs in the world, so one of the symptoms of abuse of this drug is very fast addiction. Some people begin their irresistible attraction to the drug after just a couple of uses.

A methamphetamine addict is likely to become undernourished and underweight. Heavy users ordinarily become haggard. Immunity is lowered which means there may be more infections and illnesses.

Some ice addicts develop delusional ideas that bugs are burrowing under their skin. They then pick at their skin to try to dig the bugs out, resulting in sores all over their faces, arms and other parts of the body.

After long periods of use, many ice addicts become paranoid and aggressive. These qualities may last long after drug use stops unless there is effective treatment. 

Ice in Europe

Ice methamphetamine is not a widely used drug in Europe. It is most likely to be found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. These two countries are estimated to have around 30,000 abusers or addicts of this drug. 

The Czech Republic is a major source of this drug. In other countries, the drug is found sporadically. 

The Narconon Drug Rehab Program for Ice Addiction

In locations across Europe, the Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program has a solution for ice addiction. This is a long-term program that uses no drugs as part of the treatment. 

Nutritional supplements help calm the reaction to withdrawal and a sauna detoxification helps repair the damage done by the drugs. It has been found that the residues of drug abuse appear to remain locked in the fatty tissues of the body, contributing to the triggering of cravings. The unique Narconon detox that employs a sauna, moderate daily exercise and a regimen of nutritional supplements help enable the body to flush out these toxins. Those completing this step talk about their brighter outlook on life and the way they have lost most or all of the cravings for the drugs they used to use. 


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