kat

The immediate danger of which I spoke was a specific response to mg's concerns about molestation. The dangers which result from havng drugs around are of course immediate and that is what I am fighting to do something about, but it is reassuring to those of you who are interested that she is not in danger of being assaulted by a meth addict.

mg

Her use of amphetamines is directly linked to an eating disorder which is part of a personality disorder that she has had since her teens, and which she will have for the rest of her life.

Originally the Speed was used to self medicate as it is an appetite surpressant. That aspect of it's use is still an essential part of the addiction, but unfortunately you can't choose which effect of the drug you want. The effects are an all or nothing package, as are the consequences. so her addiction to it is as comprehensive by this stage (8 years) as it would be for any other addict.

The eating disorder however remains, and no other drug will do in that regard, so there is unlikely to be any progression.