So....I had seen a story on MSN about a Police Chief who, due to his own observations with repeat offenders, was going to make a documentary on the physical effects of meth use. Looking at the accompanying mugshots, and the limited gap of time, it is astounding to see the damage that the drug does in a short amount of time. Here are some that were featured:
2.5 years in between photos:
3 years in between photos:
4.5 years in between photos:
3 years in between photos:
2 years in between photos:
8 months in between photos:
6 months in between photos:
As I found myself looking through these photos, I remembered driving through northern Alabama. Along the drive, through one small town after the next, we were bombarded with one billboard after another pleading with the community to 'look to Christ' to solve their addiction to meth. Personally, I had never seen anything like it, and remember telling my boyfriend that they must have a 'little bit of a drug problem around here'.
I think everyone has made light of drug abuse....from making jokes about crack addicts to telling stories of that time when you were really 'fucked up'. I even found this, which was quite humorous...
I have watched numerous documentaries on drug use, as well as television shows that showcase drug addicts who try to overcome their addictions. I have seen irrational behavior, violent outbursts, and physical deterioration of those who are brave enough to share their experiences while under the influence.
Just when I thought I had seen it all......stories of a man from a well-rounded family started to surface. Rumors about drug induced sex-capades, and then a bitter divorce led to most worrying about the welfare of the children placed in the middle. Bizarre accusations flew from from both sides of the fence, and family members reached out to try and get a handle on the chaos. To make matters worse, innocent people lost their jobs in the fallout and talk of million-dollar lawsuits buzzed about. The stories were so outlandish, that there was just one alternative to turn to....a one on one interview on the program
20/20. This move, although risky, put several questions to rest....
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......the man is just batshit crazy, with a little help from his chemical friends (2 yrs difference in the photos):
Charlie...maybe you and your 'goddesses' can venture a spin-off called
2 and 1/2 Meths! Come on...take one for the team! This country is in no economic shape to have another 20-year comeback from Jon Cryer!
