Introduction:

Youth are the backbone of any country; they are the asset for
development and the progress for coming generation. Nowadays
there are many efforts to destruct youth whatever through internet,
new technology games or through drugs. In the last few years Arab
countries face a serious attack through drugs. Kuwait is one of these
countries which face such challenges; there are many efforts to
attack Kuwaiti with many kinds of drugs. Nowadays there are new
type of drug appears between Kuwait names Shabu ( )or with
English Shabu. This paper will discuss what is Shabu, what does
methamphetamine look like, what is meth made from, who uses
shabu, the deadly effects of meth and the best way to treat from
Shabu.
WHAT IS SHABU?
Shabu or (Crystal Meth) is short for amphetamine. It is just
one form of the drug methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a
white crystalline drug that people take by snorting it (inhaling
through the nose), smoking it or injecting it with a needle. Some
even take it orally, but all develop a strong desire to continue using
it because the drug creates a false sense of happiness and wellbeinga rush (strong feeling) of confidence, hyperactiveness and
energy. One also experiences decreased appetite. These drug
effects generally last from six to eight hours, but can last up to
twenty-four hours. The statistics showed that 60 percent of the
repentant for drug addiction in Kuwait, returning again to abuse
because of the law, which deprives them of the integration of
society again, but five years after being rehabilitated come out
repents from prison do not find a job or fill or social status, a Mijolh
plunge as he often does even death or commit a crime.
Also, the amendments to the current law has gone unheeded
by the Council of Ministers in contrast to most of the Gulf states,
which amended the restitution awarded on the basis of the addict a
new opportunity for a better life law.

The spread of this epidemic is widely and scary, is a matter of

concern, and manufacturers and promoters of drug death, know
very well the nature and the strength and effectiveness of this drug
in bringing about addiction him immediately taking the first dose, do
not need to be a repeat of dealing intermittently even love in the
poll, as is common among young boys and teenagers, and then the
circulation and promotion of fully guaranteed market, the new
Valmtaati find himself compelled to get a second dose of whatever it
cost him the trouble and problems and losses and concessions.
The first experience might involve some pleasure, but from the
.start, methamphetamine begins to destroy the users life

WHAT IS METHAMPHETAMINE?
Methamphetamine is an illegal drug in the same class as
cocaine and other powerful street drugs. It has many nicknames
meth, crank, chalk or speed being the most common. Shabu is used
by individuals of all ages, but is most commonly used as a club
drug, taken while partying in night clubs or at rave parties. Its most
common street names are iceor glass.
It is a dangerous and potent chemical and, as with all drugs, a
poison

that

first

acts

as

stimulant

but

then

begins

to

systematically destroy the body. Thus it is associated with serious

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health conditions, including memory loss, aggression, psychotic

behavior and potential heart and brain damage. Highly addictive,
meth burns up the bodys resources, creating a devastating
dependence that can only be relieved by taking more of the drug.
Shabus effect is highly concentrated, and many users report getting
hooked (addicted) from the first time they use it. Consequently, it is
one of the hardest drug addictions to treat and many die in its grip.
?WHAT DOES METHAMPHETAMINE LOOK LIKE
Methamphetamine usually comes in the form of a crystalline
white powder that is odorless, bitter-tasting and dissolves easily in
water or alcohol. Other colors of powder have been observed,
including brown, yellow-gray, orange and even pink. It can also be
compressed into pill form. As covered earlier, it can be snorted,
smoked

or

injected.

Shabu

comes

in

clear

chunky

crystals

resembling ice and is most commonly smoked.

?WHAT IS METH MADE FROM
Methamphetamine is a synthetic (man-made) chemical, unlike
cocaine, for instance, which comes from a plant. Meth is commonly
manufactured in illegal, hidden laboratories, mixing various forms of
amphetamine (another stimulant drug) or derivatives with other
chemicals to boost its potency. Common pills for cold remedies are
often used as the basis for the production of the drug. The meth
cook extracts ingredients from those pills and to increase its
strength combines the substance with chemicals such as battery
acid, drain cleaner, lantern fuel and antifreeze.
These dangerous chemicals are potentially explosive and
because the meth cooks are drug users themselves and disoriented,
they are often severely burned and disfigured or killed when their
preparations explode. Such accidents endanger others in nearby
homes or buildings. The illegal laboratories create a lot of toxic

waste as wellthe production of one pound of methamphetamine

produces five pounds of waste. People exposed to this waste
material can become poisoned and sick.
Who uses Shabu?
Shabu tends to be used by young adults
who frequent dance clubs and parties. Some
people, particularly females, may take Shabu
because it can bring about rapid weight loss,
even though its effects tend to be short-term;
the moment you stop, most of the weight will
usually

come

back

on.

Also,

the

body

gradually becomes more tolerant to meth, so

the weight loss effect becomes less.
Some people prefer Shabu to other illicit drugs because the
sense of euphoria it gives lasts up to 12 hours (depending on how it
is taken), a much longer effect than, say cocaine. There are cases of
people with depression who take methamphetamine for its uplifting
effect. Others, may be attracted by the increased libido and sexual
pleasure

often

associated

with

this

drug.

Health

authorities

worldwide really don't know exactly how many people take Shabu,
simply because it is illegal, so collecting reliable data is challenging.
A Michigan University Study (Monitoring the Future Survey),
estimated that almost 5% of high school seniors in the USA had
tried Shabu at least once, while 3% had done so during the previous
12 months.

THE DEADLY EFFECTS OF METH

The short-term and long-term impact of the individual
When taken, meth and Shabu create a false sense of wellbeing and energy, and so a person will tend to push his body faster
and further than it is meant to go. Thus, drug users can experience
a severe crash or physical and mental breakdown after the effects
of the drugs wear off. Because continued use of the drug decreases
natural feelings of hunger, users can experience extreme weight
loss. Negative effects can also include disturbed sleep patterns,
hyperactivity, nausea, delusions of power, increased aggressiveness
and

irritability.

Other

serious

effects

can

include

insomnia,

confusion, hallucinations, anxiety and paranoia.1 In some cases, use

can cause convulsions that lead to death.
Long-range damage
In the long term, meth use can cause irreversible harm:
increased heart rate and blood pressure; damaged blood vessels in
the brain that can cause strokes or an irregular heartbeat that can,
in turn, cause cardiovascular collapse or death; and liver, kidney
and lung damage. Users may suffer brain damage, including
memory loss and an increasing inability to grasp abstract thoughts.
Those who recover are usually subject to memory gaps and extreme
mood swings.
METH HARM
SHORT-TERM EFFECTS

Loss of appetite

Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature

Dilation of pupils

Disturbed sleep patterns

Nausea

Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior

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Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability

Panic and psychosis

Convulsions, seizures and death from high doses

LONG-TERM EFFECTS

Permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain, high

blood pressure leading to heart attacks, strokes and death

Liver, kidney and lung damage

Destruction of tissues in nose if sniffed

Respiratory (breathing) problems if smoked

Infectious diseases and abscesses if injected

Malnutrition, weight loss

Severe tooth decay

Disorientation, apathy, confused exhaustion

Strong psychological dependence

Psychosis

Depression

Damage to the brain similar to Alzheimers disease,3 stroke

and epilepsy

Why is Shabu so addictive?

Shabu makes the user feel great, initially, and for up to 12
hours. It has a powerful physical and mental quality that causes the
developing addict to rely on it more and more to feel great.
However, as time passes, after several uses, the same dose does
not have the same effect it did in the beginning. More is needed for
the same effect, and abuser, often unwittingly, finds himself/herself
sliding down a slippery slope of diminishing returns. Gradually, areas
of

life,

such

as

personal

hygiene,

work,

family

and

other

responsibilities become less important than obtaining that high that

makes the person feel good. Higher doses have a profound effect on
the brain, and the user cannot get that initial rush - the brain's

ability to produce those chemical compounds that produce feelings

of euphoria are weakened.
The abuser continues trying to find that feeling of pleasure
and happiness which his/her brain can no longer provide. This leads
to a vicious circle, in which eventually, all the Shabu achieves is a
break from withdrawal symptoms. The desire for that pleasure rush
turns into a craving for some kind of stability, an addiction with
progressively smaller results. The Shabu addict never started taking
the drug knowing that it would eventually make them abandon their
responsibilities. In some cases, somebody may have an emotional
pain or anguish; they take Shabu for the first time, and feel great.
They may feel that the drug helps them solve their issues in life.
Shabu is seen as a wonder drug that helps them cope and function.
That perception drives the individual to use it again, and again, but
little by little, meth's effects are less and less..etc.
Crystal meth (Shabu) withdrawal symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms form Shabu can last for days, and
weeks, and even longer - the longer a person has been an addict,
the longer the withdrawal symptoms will linger. Drugs can change
the chemistry of the user's brain, all addictive drugs do, and Shabu
does it more than any other. Although the drug is out of the person's
system within two to three days, this does not mean the addiction or
withdrawal symptoms are over. Withdrawal symptoms tend to be
psychological

in

nature.

A person withdrawing from Shabu may have the

following symptoms:

Agitation

Anhedonia - absence of pleasure, or inability to experience

pleasure

Anxiety

Fatigue

Hunger - most addicts put on weight when they give up Shabu

Insomnia

Moodiness

Strong cravings for the drug

Some people may prefer to enter a drug addiction treatment
program if the withdrawal symptoms are severe. Drug rehab
programs may help them through the withdrawal process, as well as
guiding them towards a drug-free life once the symptoms have
gone. Drug rehab may involve talk therapy, exercise, nutritional
guidance, and possibly vitamin supplements. Even though the
physical symptoms linked to withdrawal go away within a few days,
the Shabu addict has bouts of emotional turmoil, as well as strong
cravings for much longer.
Shabu Addiction Treatment: Rehab, Aftercare and Long Term
Recovery
The process of treating meth addiction is similar to other
serious drugs, such as cocaine, heroin or alcohol. A patient will
generally start with a course of detoxification to flush any traces of
meth from the body over the course of a few days. The damage the
drug has done to the body can take much longer, however,
depending on addiction severity. After detox, a course of inpatient or
intensive outpatient rehab should follow. With a higher than average
possibility

of

relapse,

residential

Shabu

treatment

is

often

recommended for Shabu abuse over outpatient services to ensure

treatment is highly regimented and properly administered. 60 to 90
days of long term therapy is typically recommended. After finishing
rehab, a patient will want to build their relapse prevention skills,
which is why 12-step aftercare programs should be considered by
recovering addicts. Recovery is a life-long process but one that can
be

achieved

with

the

proper

help,

support

system

and

determination. If you are interested in rehabilitation services but are

unsure about how to get started, check out our Rehab FAQ, browse
our directory or call us toll-free at (888) 716-9806 to find the best
Shabu treatment facility in your area.

When talking about the treatment of addiction, we have to

recognize that this is not easy, and must be under the direct
supervision of medical, and in favor of place for it, model dedicated
to the treatment of addiction 000 medical and villages where they
are treating every addict in the manner appropriate for a drug
addicted to it, and in line with his character and the size and extent
of his addiction.
Here are some of the fundamental goals of treatment and
rehabilitation programs:

Achieve a state of abstinence from drug use and to find a more

acceptable way of life.

Achieve the emotional stability of a drug addict in order to

facilitate the rehabilitation and social reintegration.

Achieve an overall reduction in the use of drugs and illicit
activities.

1: - Treatment measures: These usually include the following:

o
o
o
o

Counter the effects of overdose.

Emergencies associated with rupture addictive drug intake.
Mental emergency medical cases arising from the use of drugs.
Remove poisoning addicted individuals on the use of certain

drugs.
o Anti abuse of drugs and medicines which spoil the effect of opiate
abuse and make it not pointless.
o Help addicts achieve existence free from drugs on the basis of the
treatment on an outpatient basis.
2:- means of rehabilitation and social reintegration
While these measures differ from country to country, the following
measures are the most common in the application:
o Programs to raise the level of educational qualifications and skills
of the AC to the clinic so that it can either qualify for the
subsequent education or vocational training.
o Vocational training.
o Media projects in the community of drug addicts.
o Run homes and intermediate stay to help the wavering gradually
move from the vicinity of therapeutic institutions to independent
living.

Guidelines for treatment planning

It is important before starting treatment programs to keep in mind
some of the issues that affect the design and implementation, and
can lead to the identification of these factors is less expensive and
more effective programs to make the best use of the workforce and
existing facilities in the community.
The immediate goal of treatment
The immediate goal of treatment in reducing the medical and
psychological complications associated with the use of illicit drugs.
Factors that affect the outcome of treatment:
o Perseverance that efforts are needed to stimulate drug-dependent
at the start of treatment as it may require the patient's family is
also stimulated in order to influence him to initiate or continue the
treatment.
o Some believe that the detoxification of drugs sufficient to heal,
but

patients

need

to

be

stimulated

to

specification

and

rehabilitation therapy.
o And the form of treatment that is doing all it can to support and
enhance the patient's desire to remain free of the drug, and
accepted easily recovered if drug and returned to the program.
o The follow the style of preaching and guidance to inform the
authorized person on how much drug is shameful and harmful
drug use will not achieve much.
o If treatment Authority has been able to understand what it means
to use the drug for the individual, they would be in a better
position to help the chronically addicted to refer to the way a
normal life.
Linking treatment rehabilitation and social reintegration
The treatment alone limited its ability to help drug-dependent
in the case of access to the liberation of the drug and return to the
way of life and a more fruitful achievement. The treatment in this
context, is an early step in a longer process, and should be linked to
treatment programs since the beginning of such broader measures
which constitute rehabilitative measures with other measures to

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help restore health. If you put this into account in policy

development, program will be more successful.
Alternative ways of life
Is

part

of

the

rehabilitation

programs

in

the

learning

experiences of mental normality and the best and most durable of

the experiences of drug abuse. One of the ways of learning
experiences psychological normality is through alternative learning
experiences. This will vary from one person to another which may
learn some new behavioral skills, or engage themselves in sports
and activities carried out in the open, and others find pleasure in
music or art.
Some young people have been interested in developing a
greater awareness of self. Others interested in developing a greater
awareness of others. Some have shown great interest in the
religious aspects and science lessons. All of this is done through
cognitive rehabilitation programs.
The

role

of

the

psychological,

behavioral

and

other

approaches
The medical aspects of treatment should not be a substitute
for other approaches that can help the patient to modify aware of
itself, and aware of others and their behavior. For example,
consideration should be given to removing the poisoning, as a
prelude to these other approaches
Medical methods of treatment
If the individual escaped chance of prevention, we must firmly
grasp the opportunity of treatment to be a last resort. Whether to
get rid of the individual to such devastating health damage, or to
save him from suffering and the pain of withdrawal on both stage.
And the treatment of addiction has successive stages, cannot be
hashed sufficient stage of it without the other, or the application of
some of without some, because that would hurt him and weaken the
results may not be made, for example, simply the first phase of
ridding the body of toxins addictive without psycho-social therapy,

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because a solution temporary and may not be sufficient this without

re-formulation of the penitent relationship of addiction with his
family and his community, then without tracking status to prevent
potential setbacks which represents a serious threat to the fate of
the therapeutic process as a whole.
As to treatment, and one unit, it is also a collective action
starts from the same addict who should have the opportunity to
contribute positively to its success, This is true even if the treatment
without his will though have a court order or under family pressure,
but that the participation of the family itself necessity in all stages
of treatment, also needed to cure the problems of the family,
whether these problems were addictive or caused him.
It is necessary to cure not only all of that, but should be
integrated therapeutic disciplines and are determined to reach the
desired result, which is cured and not partial healing or limited; so
that true healing is not limited only to treat the symptoms of
withdrawal and then leaving the addict then to relapse, but You
must get him to retrieve the original recovery of the three facets,
physical, psychological, social, ensuring effective return to society
and protect him from the setbacks in a period of not less than six
months in the new cases, or a year or two in the cases that have
already suffered repeated setbacks .
On the whole it is the greater number of setbacks and
increased the seriousness of the addictive material must militancy
in healing standards even in cases accompanied by a serious
personality disorder or that took place in criminal behavior no
matter how specific, and begin the stages of treatment following
stages:
1) Dismiss drug from body:A medical stage at the base, so that the human body normally
but gets rid automatically toxins; therefore the treatment provided
to users at this stage is to help the body to carry out normal turn,
and also alleviate the withdrawal pains with compensation for lost

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fluids, and then treat Symptoms resulting multiplexed phase

withdrawal, this, and this stage interfere with the next phase of her
psychological and social therapy; so it is useful to get an early start
treatment as soon as psychosocial and improved health status of
the users.
2) Psychosocial treatment phase
If addiction social and psychological phenomenon in the base.
This stage become a necessity, they are considered the real
treatment for the addicted, they focused on the same problem, in
order to eliminate the causes of addiction. These include the
remedial phase of individual psychotherapy for abusers, and then
extend to the same family for the treatment of disorders, which hit
its members relationships, whether these disorders of the causes of
abuse or from its complications, as this phase include practical
training for users on how to make decisions and solve problems and
cope with stress, how to relax and breathing and meditation health
and

sleep.

It

also

includes

the

treatment

of

the

original

psychological reason for cases of abuse are - for example - the

treatment of depression if found or other psychological problems are
also trained addict social skills for those who missed them the ability
and skill, and finally include the restoration of an addict efficiency
physical and self-confidence and the value of respect for Speech
Therapy purity of the body and its effectiveness after that.
3- Rehabilitation phase and aftercare:
This stage is divided into three basic components of the first:
A- Practical training phase:
This process is aimed at restoring the addict to his abilities
and effectiveness in the field of work, and fix the problems that
prevent his return to work, but if this was not able to return, must be
trained and qualifying for any other work available, even life
practiced normally.
B) Social rehabilitation:

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This process is aimed at reintegrating addict in the family and

society, and that treatment of so-called (the phenomenon of
dislocation), where addiction leads to dislocation addict from a
network of family and social relationships, and Treatment depends
here on improving the relationship between the two parties (the
addict on the one hand, family and society on the other hand) and
training on accept and understand each other, and help the addict
to recover the trust of his family and his community and give it a
new chance to prove his seriousness and his commitment to healing
and normalcy.
C) The prevention of setbacks:
And intended to follow-up treatment for those who healed for
periods ranging from six months to two years from the start of
treatment, with his training and his family on the early detection of
signs warning of the potential setback, the speed of Preventive
disposition towards it.

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