Schizophrenia

...ba href=/schizophrenia/a/b is there because at that point they think there are helicopters landing in their yard.

They think the police are in the trees, and it isn’t the normal police coming to get them, it’s the FBI or the CIA.” Lt.

Tim Harkonen of the St.

Louis County Sheriff’s Department, discussed the definition of meth, common names, how it is taken, the “binge cycle” and signs.

He showed before and after photos, reflecting meth mouth with teeth completely decayed.

The faces went from young, healthy-looking complexions to gray tinged skin, sunken cheek bones, and sad lifeless stares.

Harkonen said one photo of a 13-year old girl was particularly disturbing to him.

“This is what we are starting to see more and more — young teenagers and younger people starting to use meth at an age where they really don’t have a clue,” said Harkonen.

“Some of these children obviously don’t have a choice, they are being dragged into it and you can see the devastating effects on a 13-year old girl, after only a few months, she looks like hell — basically.” Harkonen described other signs such as meth users craving sugary liquids, having high energy and restlessness.

He said the addiction produces not only a physical problem, but a mental one.

“It replaces all pleasure.

A lot of users I have spoken with say they have no idea how they feel,” said Harkonen.

“Meth has told them what type of day they are going to have.

It is very devastating.

It takes over their life and the ability to feel pleasure and p...

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...ba href=/schizophrenia/a/b, a mental disorder characterized by delusions and bizarre behavior.

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