I knew someone who tried LSD. His experience was a nightmare. He started having a 'bad trip' where he felt like he was falling into an endless void. He couldn't distinguish between what was real and what was the drug - induced hallucination. His heart was racing uncontrollably, and he was sweating profusely. He thought he was going to die. It took him a long time to recover both physically and mentally from that one LSD use.
Often, the first step is to stop using the drug. Then, medical treatment may be required. Antipsychotic medications can be prescribed to help manage symptoms like hallucinations and paranoia. For example, drugs like risperidone can be effective.
One horror story is when a person had unknowingly taken a cough medicine that contained an ingredient that showed up as a drug on the test. They got in trouble at work even though they were just trying to get better from a cold.
One horror story is about a young man who started using meth. He quickly lost his job as his appearance deteriorated and he became paranoid. His friends abandoned him, and he ended up living on the streets, stealing to get money for his next fix. His teeth rotted, and his skin was full of sores. It was a tragic downfall all because of drug use.
One horror story is about a young man who started using drugs in college. He became addicted to heroin. His life spiraled out of control. He lost his friends, dropped out of school, and stole from his family to get money for drugs. Eventually, he ended up in jail, his health in ruins.
One horror story is about a person who took PCP and thought they could fly. They climbed onto a rooftop and jumped, resulting in serious injuries. PCP can cause extreme hallucinations and a complete loss of touch with reality, leading people to engage in very dangerous behaviors.
Another consequence is the threat from drug gangs. If they fail in their mission or get caught, the gangs may harm their families. In some horror stories, the mules' families have been kidnapped or killed as a form of revenge by the gangs they worked for.
One horror story is about a young man who used Spice. He started having extreme paranoia. He thought everyone was out to get him and locked himself in a room for days without eating. Eventually, his family had to call the police to break in and get him help.
Addiction is a very common element. Once people start taking drugs, they often can't stop, like in the case of heroin addicts. Another is the destruction of relationships. Family and friends are pushed away as the drug - user becomes more self - centered in getting their fix.
One horror story is about a patient who experienced severe tremors on lithium. It was so bad that they couldn't hold a pen or a cup properly. Another is a case where a person had significant weight gain, like over 50 pounds in a few months while on lithium, which led to self - esteem issues and depression.