Unhoused Coloradans turn to methamphetamine as a form of protection
Unhoused Coloradans turn to methamphetamine as a form of protection
In Colorado Springs, meth accounts for majority of drug overdose deaths. Many of the deceased were living outside, using the drug to stay awake.
In Colorado Springs, meth accounts for the majority of drug overdose deaths. Many of the deceased were living outside, using the drug to stay awake.
Never tried meth but I was homeless for a time. I can absolutely see why you'd flock to it if you live on the street.
It's not safe to sleep, even more so at night. Cops make a habit of stealing/destroying your stuff, and because of that other homeless people steal your shit. It makes you feel invincible, helps you ignore the cold, and 10 bucks keeps you high for 2 days.
It's all well and good to say don't do drugs, but not having a place can really change your priorities in ways you'd never expect.
44No, you don’t understand, I had to use the meth.
-30It's not that anyone had to do anything.
But if a particular demographic is dying more frequently of a specific cause, it's worth digging into why that's happening. These are people for fucks sake.
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Homeless people using meth, and giving bullshit excuses? How is this news?
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