"Methamphetamine Fact VS Fiction and Lessons from the Crack Hysteria” by Professor Dr.Carl Hart

A Speech on "Methamphetamine Fact VS Fiction and Lessons from the Crack Hysteria” by Professor Dr. Carl L. Hart
Form The Conference on directions of the World Drug Policy after UNGASS 2016 and the reconsideration and interpretation in drug laws of Thailand
On 15-16 June 2016
By the Supreme Court of Thailand in collaboration with the Royal Initiative of Her Royal
Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha,
Office of the Narcotics Control Board,
and Northern Substance Abuse Center, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
At Ballroom B-C, Lobby level, Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, Bangkok

[@zboyoz2985]

This dude has balls of steel I get it’s his job to talk about this stuff but most people would be uncomfortable with it I would think.

[@mackm3875]

That's why it has to happen. Overton's Window has been shifted sooooo far due to the scare/fear tactics that people need to be made uncomfortable. Learning that we've been doing things wrong for this long is a hard pill to swallow. We've wrecked a lot of lives with drug prohibition. The guilt alone should make them uncomfortable, IMO.

[@gnarmarmilla]

Thank God for this man. Thank you for posting this video. So many Americans have been lied to about every drug under the sun and we are missing out on wonderful plant medicines like coca leaf because of hypocrisy and lies. The war on drugs is one of the greatest human tragedies ever, is it not?

[@michaelstrycula4885]

Yes, it is.

[@wildpett]

Gotta dig this man! I hope that drugs will be legalized at some point. The war on drugs is a war on people.

[@ChristopherRhudy]

bill Hicks ghost, entered the chat

[@based_mediumchungus1788]

in 40 years from now they are gonna be selling oxy the same way they sell cigarettes today. mark my words 😏

[@benitamaiorano3970]

I'm glad that I have become acquainted with Dr. Hart. I'm a so called meth addict who believes that if administered appropriately meth is a useful drug. Appreciate this scientific evidence provided by Dr. Hart

[@grigorirasputin4871]

How are you currently doing?

[@deanburney]

What do you use it for?

[@thomasferris3750]

What advantages would you say it has over more mainstream stronger stimulants such as Amphetamine or methyphenedate, what are your opinions on 4FMA and 2FA?

[@lincolnhaldorsen5649]

@@thomasferris3750 crystal methamphetamine feels like amphetamine in many ways but much more euphoric.

[@lincolnhaldorsen5649]

@@thomasferris3750 The effects from methamphetamine lasts significantly longer than amphetamine salts and methylphenidate do as well.

[@birdrustler]

Everyone loves to say education/regulation > prohibition, but this man is actually doing the leg work. An excellent lecture.

[@kriszma1212]

Lectures don't save people from their destruction, nor does explanation that excuses the dangers. That's dangerous my sister. No to legalizing meth crack heroin nor any other addict drug. Weed is legalized because people can smoke it for years ( by choice) and decide not too, without any withdrawal. But if you think that applies to the other drugs, you'd be lying to yourself. Alcohol is worth than weed, and they're both legal. But alcoholic do have withdrawal if and when they try to quit!

[@andrewhigdon8346]

@@kriszma1212 but the right to consume substances not harmful to others is a fundamental part of liberty. And that right has been criminally revoked by racist policy makers. Racism is the only ACTUAL reason for the illegality of marijuana and cocaine. You yourself pointed out a very important point. How can cigarettes and alcohol be legal in the face of other illegal substances with significantly less harmful effects? Politics, bribery (AKA lobbyists), racism (marijuana associated with Mexicans and Cocaine associated with African-Americans drove them into illegality. It allowed law enforcement to jail the ethnicities known to be most prevalent users of these substances, completely as an excuse to exercise abject racism), and the desire to control the minds of the populace by reducing the use of critical thought inducing intoxicants. They replaced these things with the proliferation of professional sports, Hollywood gossip, alcohol and cigarette dependency known to be disastrous to personal and collateral health outcomes, not to mention the bank accounts. Marijuana is a weed, and would cost nothing to grow in your backyard, and tobacco and alcohol companies simply can’t have that kind of competition. Fact. If they TRULY wanted to end drunk driving, cops could park outside of every bar in America and pick them off one by one, thus being the deterrent necessary to REALLY make an impact on DUIs. Oh, health care costs too much? Put even MORE EFFORT into illuminating the actual effects of cigarette use. The hypocrisy is monumentally destructive to the fabric of America. Walk out your front door, look around, and tell me I’m wrong, then back it up with facts. I’m waiting. I truly enjoy being wrong. At that point I’m closer to the truth. Now. Im gonna huff a bunch of spray paint, like real winners do. Cause I want to have a face of gold. It’s a good look. I saw that on COPS one time. Pathetic and sad. Cigarettes aren’t much different.

[@mackm3875]

@@kriszma1212 I'm not sure you understand this as well as you purport to. Cocaine and Methamphetamine are scedule II drugs available medically. We have opioids like fentanyl that are SIGNIFICANTLY more potent than heroin and are legal for medical use. Hart's point has been for some time, that all of these drugs have practical application. The addiction potential is much lower than the benefit potential.

[@based_mediumchungus1788]

if you don't think heroin should be legal for recreational use, you're a tyrant.

[@justins3810]

Carl Hart for president! This man knows his facts and understands how to interpret those facts properly.

[@based_mediumchungus1788]

carl hart doesn't want heroin legalized, he just wants it decriminalized which I think is silly. legalization > decriminalization. fentanyl pressed pills still exist under decriminalization.

[@anonymousilluminati5152]

What he is saying is right. We should have that freedom to use drugs. It shouldn't be against the law in a country that stands for Freedom.

[@crystalandrade3412]

Pro-Choice!!❤

[@tonyashereelynch1079]

Right on! Rock On!

[@robertstgeorge9914]

These videos been helping me out I've been a crystal meth addict for 30 years I'm tired of my life that's why I'm watching your videos

[@user-eo4tb1dy7w]

Hope you are doing well

[@paulobarcelos6316]

Learn how to purify the meth it will change everything I'm using 20 1G day but don't bye mixture of junk from the streets they call meth, happen to me to Intel Intel learn how to get the best of the beutiful clear diamond In cristal shape and hard as iron my life change change 90 degrees wen i stop smoking mixture of junk they call meth

[@paulobarcelos6316]

I'm doing very well was high price almost my life you free to contact me I my can help, lern slot with someone use it for over 45 years and he is a manager of a big incorporation,no one can tell he ever touch I drugs he smoke m2 times mor than I do

[@bobbazoid909]

The hard thing kicking addiction specially meth... It's the drug culture or lifestyle we're more addicted to. Im sure quitting a activity is less difficult than to quite everyone everything we came to be comfortable. Quit drugs its pretty uncomfortable. Cut out drugs that means gotta do everything differently

[@someonethatsnoone2779]

Try 5MEO DMT

[@AbhishekKumar-et4vk]

I truly appreciate your effort for supporting the stigmatized responsible drug users, we need more people to come out and speak about gains of drug use.

[@chrish.kraemer4226]

as someone who did both: He is absolutely right! Take 5mg d-meth or 10mg d-amp orally and you'll experience similiar effects! Only difference is the duration: 12h vs. 6h.

[@onebadhombre7158]

Chris H. Kraemer Duration and dose equivalency!

[@MissBettieS]

I did both and though I'd taken prescribed D-Amph for 20 years and never increased the dose, and the meth was cleaned using the dry-acetone method.. My prescription still affected me more. I smoked the meth I didn't slam it, maybe that was the reason. At any rate my reaction was "oh, this is nice.." That was it.

[@kubazurek7664]

Devil is in details - crystal meth smoked and inject is completly different high than amphetamines taken similar route (IV) - its like drivin prius and mustang shelby xD

[@mackm3875]

@@kubazurek7664 You can absolutely take methamphetamine orally.

[@mctransportation9831]

The Mexican super meth on the streets, nowadays is so powerful.

[@Nightwalker973]

We need this kind of education instead of the propaganda we're force fed. Wish more people understood this point of view.

[@capitalist4life]

I talked to someone from Thailand about meth. I told him he could treat his ADHD with "yaba" (methamphetamine + caffeine). He laughed and told me that he could be executed for that. No region needs enlightenment regarding methamphetamine more than SE Asia.

[@weldean46]

in Asia drugs = death penalty, same thing in the Philippines

[@konic40]

I thought ADHD was a BS mental problem

[@capitalist4life]

That's one way to put it. It's basically a loophole. The FDA only approves drugs for the treatment of disorders/diseases. The only way stimulants could be sold legally was to invent ADHD.

[@iankrasnow5383]

+capitalist4life That's the most ridiculous conspiracy theory I've heard in my life.

[@konic40]

his idea makes sense to me, it would explain why its no easy to tell someone that they have ADHD, when really the person doesnt care about the topic.....or there is a discipline problem

[@bengtal]

" 'genetics' has in effect become the waste basket of thins we don't understand." So true Dr. Hart, people are like " oh that's just writ that way, predetermined, not the culmination of any other diverse factors in reality we can imagine, let's just blame it on genetics and call it that and not think about anything more."

[@markpicente3948]

I Thought this dude was gonna put us downs like all other clowns...he got my vote...

[@TunnelV1sion]

Kennedy was prescribed methamphetamime injections if that counts for anything here. Dr Carl Hart is one of my favourite speakers on addiction

[@terryreid2856]

It makes a lot of sense, if one understands the scientific facts behind the drugs.

[@shannondove96]

Dr Carl Hart for president 👍👍 He is exactly right , and I agree with 90% of what he says

[@maintaylor7965]

I say let Dr Carl hart be the next president

[@coreyanderson1457]

He is very bright. Ahead of his time.

[@snomad2248]

Video starts at 03:01 you’re welcome.

[@tehhowie3820]

I'm proud to have this man speaking for me

[@marilarsen9120]

A heartfelt shout out to Dr. Hart: Reverberant thank you for the capturing science lesson. I stopped it at about 11:25 so I could take a break to make myself a sandwich, as I know from experience it's best to be prepared on the road to enlightenment, as the journey can be long and arduous... I also know the sickening discomfort of speaking to an unresponsive audience. I felt this empathetically straight from the start of your intriguing lecture. I appreciated that the production crew panned out so we could get the visual to that numbness of silence. I needed to, in a scientific way, try to make sense of that. Cultural differences I understand, the inattentiveness I saw was disconcerting. I cannot wait to honor your writings and read your books. Again, thank you for your intelligent, relevant life's work.

[@aldurham1529]

I struggle with addiction and i wish every person on earth could be as intelligent and caring as this man. I personally want to thank you for your work. WORLD CHANGER!GOD BLESS YOU

[@aleeyadavis2534]

al durham stay strong and know u can quit others have and u will

[@nicmart]

Drug policy should not be based on science, it should be based on freedom, autonomy, and personal responsibility.

[@Nightwalker973]

If I smoke until the day I die from lung cancer or drink until my liver hits cirrhosis, it was my decision, my freedom to choose to do deadly things just because they made me happy.

[@aleeyadavis2534]

I think it should be a mix of both but things being illegal doesn’t stop people

[@grawakendream8980]

Those are only possible outcomes.

[@nicmart]

@@grawakendream8980 Any outcome is possible, including suicide. All of them are personal responsibilities.

[@phillyhouston]

I fall into the 10% category, when I use meth it becomes the object of my obsession, and I sacrifice my family, friends, employability, housing, aspirations, sanity, and health in pursuit of "more". I do, however, fully acknowledge that what Dr. Hart says it true. Most people are not addicts and can use recreationally with little or no consequences. I'm just not one of them.

[@harveyweinstein8937]

That shit is awful. Especially the Mexican super meth that's on the streets. You get high for 7 hours and feel like shit for 3 or 4 days. Not worth it.

[@frateroiram_5706]

@@harveyweinstein8937 doesn't seem that super then

[@ryanrulz4992]

Don't be fooled, it's addictive your a jerk to buy into his stupid viewpoint

[@dloperkins79]

That's because you are a drug attic. Recreational drug use is a myth. Why imply such? More and more use will result in addiction.

[@bellabear653]

Don't feel bad people are at higher risk due to trauma most of the time. Watch Dr gabor, Dr Karl makes solid points they are factual and true, but gabor speaks about how addicts are formed. Together they create a perfect picture all these other comments saying casual drug use is a myth are not educated and are going off personal experience not full studies.

[@meganjohnson5384]

I love seeing people communicate with open minds. ❤️❤️❤️

[@agoodun]

U can never truly understand stand addiction unless u have been an addict urself

[@Nightwalker973]

Not on a workable level, but we can still study the effects on lives and the bodies of people who happen to be addicted. We know what your body is doing, we just don't know how you personally handle it.

[@timothyricketts8288]

Truth spoken

[@jolkman1]

acidtone everyone has been or will be addicted to something in his life. Stop making that dump and ignorant statement under every addiction video! It doesn’t help but only distances substance-addicted people from healthy „normal“ people

[@anonymousilluminati5152]

I agree adictone. But this guy and his speech justify Dr,s to write the script. Lol

[@gregbridgesjr5535]

Agreed partially. To some degree those who have never been a real addict probably still have feelings of sympathy and wanting put off by those they view or know who are actually addicted.

[@okmanek69]

It seems like most of the people in the comments didn't really understand the whole point.

[@CantWeedThis]

Most people are morons

[@gregbridgesjr5535]

Even lame or mentally impaired still have qualities of intellect that some of the smartest people In The world dont have. All how you look it.

[@SP-iv2jj]

Why not put the point if you’re that much more aware than ‘most people in the comment section’? You’re not helping anyone…just high horsing.

[@rinnelolivares5498]

That's Very True , especially Meth Users . The fact Most Meth Users are Employed , and They Remained Productive Despite Years of Being Users also They Come From All Walks Of Life . Or All Sectors of Our Society . Govt & Private . Male& Female. LGBT . Young& Old. Profesionals & non Professionals.

[@oicuff1635]

Most meth users are employed. Hahaha. That's so absolutely stupid. You and most people here and this so called Dr are absolutely delusional. Your an addict who doesn't sleep and is destroying your mind. Keep on thinking what your doing is beneficial. Mist meth addicts ARE UNEMPLOYED. METH IS GARBAGE.

[@ToolFist598]

@@oicuff1635 Stop talking about things you obviously know nothing about.

[@runawaymindrambles]

@@oicuff1635 you probably know several meth addicts who are successfully navigating life. They hide it well. I think it's bad for your body for sure but people can do it their entire life without anyone being the wiser

[@grawakendream8980]

What if you only think that because those users are not readily visible and non disclosing. You would not know either way to be honest

[@grawakendream8980]

Why addict? If they hide it well, meet their obligations and responsibilities and are functional my life, wouldn't they be considered functional drug users...

[@tinydanceryoutube]

Thank you, Dr. Hart. The "controlled group" differences of education, ages, social upbringing...compared to the drug user, point was brilliant. I've been following you for a bit. Lost track last 4 years after my husband died. Came across this today. Thank you for feeding your curiosity that took you to your journey and purpose.

[@bradydavidow4470]

Thank you Mr. Hart for your research.

[@rinnelolivares5498]

Thank You Dr Heart , for Standing What is Truth .

[@brianalexander6555]

the USA should decriminalize all drugs

[@lexiek6099]

Brian Alexander legalise... tax... regulate with licences. instead of making drug users beand associate with criminals... make them be part of and associate with society responsibly if they want to use drugs.

[@atentat07]

only complete legalization is acceptible.

[@markpicente3948]

I agree let us be free... I say we are not free!!! until our weed is freed...like if agreed...

[@hollye.harrison7913]

Sadly, at the nations current /ongoing state, I completely agree...because the cartels who are cashing in on the drug epidemic right now would be useless if drugs were legal & ultimately taxed. Maybe then those people would get out of our towns and this could also monitor & control quantity. It could also stop the stigma on addiction & make it possibly more acceptable in society so ppl would be more apt to speak up when they need help.

[@save15ormore56]

Why?

[@tonyashereelynch1079]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, YOU!!! I have to check out High price! Bro, u are what I've been waiting on!!! I wish I could make all listen 2 you! Gonna do my best!! Rock On u genius!!

[@kuntakentay151]

Thank you Professor Dr. Carl L. Hart

[@tayoriginal4067]

Meth has ruined my life, and I’ve never even done it. My husband got on it and I’m pregnant. It changed him completely. I am praying to God he gets sober so that he can be a good father to our son due in December.

[@afreshcoatofpaint]

Praying Tay

[@mmorris9476]

Don't wait to find out. Make him go to rehab and get treatment before your baby is born. I've been waiting almost 5 years for the mild-mannered, respectful, caring love of my life to change back from the hateful monster that he has become. I still want to believe in him, but he just keeps getting worse every single day. I don't see my Sky when I look at him anymore. I'm not saying that your husband will be the same way. I pray he isn't. All I'm saying is that you don't want your child to see this as their example of how a man behaves. Also, the longer you accept his actions the more damage will done to your whole families relationships. Damage that cannot be undone. And you will begin to resent and hate him. Trust me, you don't want to get to that point. Good luck to you. God bless

[@poundsofjane]

TayTay 2000 , I was a father/user. I used because the cost of life and a newborn meant not much time to sleep and still get everything done. My ex thought same thing you did. She divorced me and has regretted ever since. My kids are both outta school and into college. I paid a lot of money in support of my children and never had any arrears as i was gainfully employed the entire time and still am til this day, guess what? I still use daily. You obviously didn’t watch the entire piece or maybe your husband is in then10 percent catagory. Everything you have heard about meth is probably wrong. I do get less sleep than needed. But I have all my teeth, sharp as a tack, and love getting up early in the am. Good luck

[@aleeyadavis2534]

poundsofjane you’re not their with her she didn’t say he was just using he’s becoming abusive and letting the drug change him she deserves to have someone that doesn’t scare her or anything just because u can hold it together u know everyone cant

[@aleeyadavis2534]

TayTay 2000 please stand by you’re husband he still in their he just facing the most challenging problems he Evers face make him go get help by any means he will thank u take him back to who he use to be love hard and hold on just know it’s possible and he needs u rn soo much try you’re best

[@joecoonan3931]

A brilliant program. Straight facts for once.

[@tracyshaffer4510]

I have been on both sides of this and agree 100% with Dr Hart. I’ve been very ill the past 8 yrs. my illness has caused my teeth to rot and my eyes blindness along with my overall looks changed, I sleep 18 hrs out of 24 and I’m not able to find a dr. To prescribe me a medication that will help me. Yet methamphetamine would help me with most of my conditions. I have done meth when I was first diagnosed with my illness and it helped me, because of the ingredients that the street meth is made off I don’t experiment with it. It’s unfortunate the drs have the ability to prescribe these drugs that will change my life and give me hope towards a productive life .

[@frankmiller95]

There are compassionate, informed doctors who would treat you. The problem is finding one.

[@budwhite9085]

It also gives you memory loss...Thank u

[@Nightwalker973]

That can return with non abuse levels of use.

[@patriotstreammedia3635]

No that's a side effect of sleep deprivation

[@stevebrown8368]

Or booze

[@tonyashereelynch1079]

I'm in love with Dr. Carl!

[@tonyashereelynch1079]

What's your age???

[@shannondove96]

Every thing in moderation. Some drug users do not practice this.

[@aleeyadavis2534]

If u do anything everyday of course u use to it and you’re body wants it anything u do every day you’re body and even mentally you’re body won’t know how to function without and even tell u subconsciously to get it if you’re body misses it and only know how to function on it something even as simple as caffeine in coffee for people who do it everyday

[@utah20gflyer76]

Anyone interested in this topic should read a book titled "In the realm of hungry ghosts" by gabor mate. It's very illuminating on the causes of drug addiction.

[@KevinSmith-qn8fn]

when i was using meth occasionally i washappy and always worked now that i quit im tired and down all the time don't feel like working or leaving my room for that matter

[@jillejill9667]

I so get it. I truly do. It'll get better. You need more time. Time really helps. Life will never be the same..... and that's okay. You'll see. Peace & love

[@aleeyadavis2534]

Kevin Smith well that’s a sight u need to stop you’re brain and pleasure receptors are changing stay strong at least let you’re tolerance completely fall if u can’t stop youreself than get help now it will only get harder

[@markpicente3948]

we tried Drug Free America.... it's time for Free Drugs America... vote for me.... I will...

[@nosimp-thy2485]

I'll vote for u even tho I don't live there

[@moloking401]

Youre going to change the world!

[@susanmazzella865]

An excellent find in the sometimes internet black hole/abyss!

[@Kianquenseda]

As societal pressures mount drug use increases. War on drugs doesn't work. Fix societal problems first. The more cruel the society, the more drug use will prevail to escape it.

[@Justin-zd5nv]

Dennis Gaffney true true true true. Smartest thing I've heard all day...besides Mr. Hart's lecture here!! But a close second my man!! Keep up the awesomeness!!

[@hurricane1nox]

drug use isn't even the problem. drugs are used as tools. abuse is a problem.

[@budzillah7727]

Dennis Gaffney To bad its done on purpose by the bankers that determine where the cash flows. Rome is alive and strong.

[@Nightwalker973]

despair and our grand society's fall causes people to want to try and escape, even when we know it's going to run us back down to the dirt.

[@kayleedavis9308]

@@budzillah7727 you hit that right on the head thank you my man for saying that, cuz the real problem is drugs whether it's legal or illegal is a big business and it's not going to stop anytime soon.

[@RockingherAllnight]

I can appreciate the things this man says. I am very impressed with all the time and research he has put in. However the only thing that keep jabbing me in the side while I was listening is that as a former opiate dependent addict I know that when I was deep into addiction I’d take a hit a oxy over anything in any amount. Also I grew up fairly well off with access to sports, vacations, friends, family everything and still ended up choosing to over do every substance. This combats the rat park study but I also could just be the dark sheep outlier. Great vid

[@davesparrow2465]

is there anyway to get in touch with him. would like to share stuff with him on the subject.

[@averat84]

Address: NYS Psychiatric Institute Room 3706 Unit/Box:120 1051 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10032 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] [e-mail]

[@Gods-bad-boy]

Love this guy.

[@snoopy-mf7nv]

It's true and it's getting down to the real deal. This is why there has been no progress otherwise. In the U.S. we have been approaching this subject blinded with stigma and other blind spots thus for the most have been ineffective with our methods.

[@Malchus13]

One day depressed and homeless i took 600mg of Dextro-amphetamine and aprox 500mg of Meth-amphetamine at the same time(orally). I tripped so hard and couldnt concentrate and even a car driving by felt like hell grinding through my head- later that day I ended up at the hospital and blacked out for 6 days afterwards and since then have realized I lost extensive sections of my past memories. Things I didnt even know I forgot until It came back to my memories which also showed me I was missing alot more still. Entire sections of my life :( I also had to relearn socializing- it took 4 months just to get the basics. That was over 5 years ago and I still have ADHD but its actually worse than before I over dosed that day and Its taken a lot of work to rebuild pleasure pathways in everyday activities which I still heavily struggle with. Id sure call that brain damage. I was taking an average of 200mg of dexedrine a day at the time. Not everyday a month- often id run out and would do meth if I found it and coukd afford it but often i was too poor or couldnt find a dealer.

[@grawakendream8980]

Maybe you shouldn't have did that; I don't see how this is relevant for people who are responsible users who can meet and expand their obligations in life

[@Malchus13]

@@grawakendream8980 no obviously i shouldnt have done that i suffer from substance use disorder please understand i didnt mean to wound my brain the meds were working so well until i abused them and now they dont. I just wanted to share my story maybe it will prevent even one other person from making the mistake i did.

[@sunakokirishiki3572]

@@Malchus13 most know not to massively overdose themselves as it is not even pleasurable.

[@therideneverends1697]

@@Malchus13 All i have to say dude is im glad your alive. hope your doing better

[@budwhite9085]

Good knowledge that is there... The fact that it's effects is not as harmful as they say it is, means it's all about the money 💰..the. Poor victim's our country and yet the ones in others like thai.... Imprisoned wrongly convicted for some b.s.... I am an addict and thank you for sharing this information. God bless you😇

[@cerriberry6835]

Comend this man for doing so much for addiction. Not enough being done that's for sure. It's a very misunderstood illness . I'm not sure on the whole thing about picking nice things over the drug itself for true addicts. I've tried it. I was a nurse earning at least 3000£ a month ( with lots of overtime) had my own home so had money to spend on nice things but picked the drug every time. Hence after 13 years lost everything, the drug gets you in the end every time! One way or the other. It's a lot clever than anyone thinks? Addiction is very personal. Still looking for an answer.....🙏

[@aleeyadavis2534]

I hope u got youreself together I’ll pray for u

[@norahsmith3320]

Yea coke might be the same denominator but the different ways you ingest it (smoke, snort or inject) feel completely different which changes the addiction rate. Crack and injecting is more addictive than snorting coke. Punishment should not be different since it is the same drug.

[@nutsackmania]

One of the primary issues driving the image of meth is route of administration. When a user's first experience is a 50-100mg+ inhaled dose of methamphetamine (sometimes the case), they are immediately on a road to ruin. I've never seen a person flapping their arms and otherwise gesticulating in an exaggerated manner while they mutter to those around them from oral or even insufflated doses of pharmaceutical dextro/levoamphetamine. In fact, I wonder how they got that high. They must be taking heroic, sustained doses of the drug to arrive at that state of psychosis.

[@petebenetatos3206]

nutsackmania Your an idiot

[@ToolFist598]

@@petebenetatos3206 "You're" Maybe take a break from the whole calling other people idiots thing.

[@jean-patrickpelletier4162]

The “psychosis” comes from days of lack of sleep and constant redosing

[@jonathanvasquez283]

I've known meth users that have great jobs and families that they support.. And I've known some that are complete scum.. It would be horrible for the family man to serve time for stopping for the law.. And the other guy doesn't cuz he ran from it

[@coreyanderson1457]

Same. I have also seen people be abused and terribly demoralized by people who buy the stigma, and take advantage of it in order to humiliate others.

[@therideneverends1697]

Which is really no diffrent than alcohol, and when we look at the data theres no two ways about it, meth is safer than booze

[@shannondove96]

Meth is safer than regular amphetamine. Its less stress on the heart per amount of euphoria.

[@dboy2462]

That's cool. Do you have any studies to back this up?

[@snoopy-mf7nv]

Another thing that was mentioned that I feel many may over-look is it seems that when the news reports someone who behaved outlandishly and or committed some crime, they will emphasize that the person was high on drugs. Leading the viewers (non drug users or the non-experienced) to assume that the primary factor of the behavior was due to the drugs? Which, this is not an accurate depiction in most cases, unless someone totally freaked out on hallucinating on LSD and completely lost touch with reality. But people that usually act erratic and flip out while under the influence of drugs usually have deeper mental health issues prior to engaging in drug use, and the choice to add to that instability only may have intensified what was already there. In order to deal with this better, we must look at all the contributing factors and not just the drugs. And take the time to learn for ourselves and use our discernment.

[@josephgargiuloiii5484]

Thank you Carl Heart !

[@solarspiral]

wow now wheres my pipe

[@warefairsoda]

Sorry my bad, here it is..

[@skindianu]

Kyle Kingen Yeah! Wtf

[@dustinemerzian5989]

Breh, you don't burn it, that's not how you use a amp pipe.

[@budzillah7727]

solarspiral Dont forget to pass it....

[@100PercentTHCfilmsX420X]

Lmao

[@fernandodoldan2864]

It looks like I picked the wrong week to watch this video.

[@VenusLover17]

❤❤

[@shellyclark121]

I commence his hard work and dedication however I haven’t seen anything stating that meth isn’t just meth, other chemical are added which can possibly be the cause of other user outcomes.

[@MissBettieS]

Maybe because he's talking about the harm caused by Meth, not the harm caused by other chemicals.. cause they aren't Meth? Well, that and he speaks about decriminalization and legalization because it would provide easier access to untainted drugs, he also mentions that Meth is one of the cleanest street drugs available.

[@frankmiller95]

The word you're looking for is "commend."

[@MissBettieS]

@@frankmiller95 Oh my, she made a.. a MISTAKE That changes everything. Maybe it was auto-correct, maybe her finger just slipped, maybe she's using a keyboard she's not used to, maybe she's tired. Richard Feynman -physicist, considered one of the most brilliant minds in history. "People always say "'Johnny graduated high school and he can't spell friend,' Well, language and grammar are arbitrary human constructs with no innate significance. I was terrible in grammar, if you excel in it it's not a sign of intelligence but of an ability to memorize meaningless instruction. Find a new spelling for the word friend and listen to what Johnny is telling you."

[@dboy2462]

And that's the problem with prohibition. If users could get controlled doses of pharmaceutical methamphetamine through specialized addiction clinics on medical prescription, they would be taking just meth, and would know exactly how much they were taking. Under prohibition, users get illicit methamphetamine cut with God knows what other chemicals.

[@fuzzymath6240]

I JUST LOVE THIS GUY Dr. Carl Hart!!!

[@istolethisaccount]

lol of course we’d take the twenty dollars that’s a gram right there 😂😂

[@jjfghjpnwf5119]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWqrfpyceNSGodE 7:10 They gave 5$ alternative and 5$ worth hit of crack cocaine. You really think scientists didnt thinl bout that??

[@danielcoppock]

Haha including the meth study to although here is issue meth heads are manipulative they could still buy 20 $ worth of food sell it to lots of meth head friends and make 15$ from that 20$ food stamp and therefore get more crank on top of their usual levels or supplement the money they'd of spent of food with meth as now they have free food instead haha there is no way of removing the fact that if you give someone anything and they're in true addiction they will find some way to turn that into their substance of choice

[@inquisitiveskeptic1789]

@@danielcoppock The point you stated is the complete opposite of what the propaganda has lead most to believe. The idea that the drug permanently impairs executive cognitive function. However, that example of manipulation takes a great deal of cognitive function. There is a difference between use and abuse. You could say the same thing for someone who is an alcoholic, morbidly obese etc. Will you now go on to ban food/alcohol because some people are addicted? There is always a probability, there is no way to have zero or none. Your narrow lens on addiction and addicts seem to indicative of only meth heads. The study proves that the participants were not so engrossed in the drug that they tried to get high at any given moment. So in your example, "methheads" would instead go through the tribulations of taking money "buying food and selling it to meth heads" just to end up with $15 for "crank". Then they would have to worry about getting impurities and arrested when instead they could have gotten pure meth in a laboratory setting.

[@thomasmitchell5037]

My name is Thomas Mitchell. I have used medication since 18. I am now 57. I stopped my use for 13 years. Your approach is very similar to mine. I'm not a college student although many that are could learn from me. I don't know can be of assistance to you but if I can please contact me. I hate what has been done in our communities. That the control and civil rights of many are made effective by continued lies. Although I don't have a colleg education I am highly educated and even more so have a completely different viewpoint which can make some difficult things simple.

[@rachelcm2386]

Does anyone know where I can find a transcript of this?

[@rinnelolivares5498]

Very well Said . . Truth Us Revealed .

[@rinnelolivares5498]

Dr Heart is An Honest Expert .

[@Nightwalker973]

It's about time we have someone speaking against the lies we've been force fed about generally fine things (generally because of, you know, Flakka and Krokidill being unfortunately considered drugs)/

[@aleeyadavis2534]

Nightwalker973 I agree synthetics r the real enemy they kill almost everyone wayy faster than any other type of drugs I see

[@mikesmith3606]

I don't think he ment it literally when he said he offered one hit of meth or 20$..

[@Snow-cp5ji]

He was doing a lab study that was monitored and peer reviewed. He meant it QUITE literally. That was one part of the study. It was repeated with multiple people

[@oilyoliver88]

46:45 nice remix

[@mackm3875]

🤣

[@terrilgb]

I don’t know anyone who used meth and then went on to live a productive normal life. Every one of them suffered greatly. Losing family , jobs and some their lives. 🤷🏼‍♀️I don’t know about this

[@burntreynolds5701]

Responsibility Skills Yes yes I'd like to thank the officer that arrested me. The Grey hopeless county jail cell I git to sit in for forty days & forty nights. & I'd REALLY like to thank The Boot Camp I went to for 6 months. People dont believe that I enlisted & served with honor in the Department Of Corrections. Meth to me WAS love at first snort BUT I had a very low self esteem from teachers Peers & PARENTS who only understood NEGATIVE reinforcement but NOT Positive. I've been told Good Job by them and Complimented so many times by them I could count it all on one hand.

[@aleeyadavis2534]

Sorry to hear that but don’t do any action or drug to run away from emotions face everything strong and tall before u get high on anything if that’s wat u choose to do

[@Snow-cp5ji]

Neither the officer, jail, boot camp, or your janky ass flip mode to working for the DOC got you clean. You did. Literally you. Stop giving other people that gave not a single fuck about you credit for your achievements.

[@burntreynolds5701]

@@Snow-cp5ji Well........, I'm not exactly clean anymore but I don't feel dirty either. I feel AS IF I'm a human being. I'd like to be treated AS IF I'm a human being too but wouldn't we all? I do feel like I'm right where I belong. In the thick of it all.

[@Maviz007]

Everyone should watch this video addicted or not. I have bad back and i take pregabalin if abused very ugly its all about the dose

[@konic40]

good talk...from this i guess opiod use in the elderly/retired must be pretty high

[@joseluisrangel3669]

Jose Luis Rangel BC5537

[@solomontruthlover5308]

If you're an addict you damn sure don't want to watch this video

[@adnanrifai8475]

Why is that i dont agree

[@Jegrygerfede]

You have totally missed the point of his speech

[@solomontruthlover5308]

@@Jegrygerfede maybe I did

[@Snow-cp5ji]

Quite contrary. Every addict should watch it so they have more info and resources to better themselves.

[@paulobarcelos6316]

Toke me 2years to learn how to use it before it's complicated like learn how to spec a different language

[@Arizona_lilly]

Great video

[@solomontruthlover5308]

17:30 i don't understand don't they take the money so they can buy the drug with it i must've misunderstood this one

[@dboy2462]

Even if that's the case, they were still willing to say no to instant gratification knowing that they would only get the money weeks later when the experiment was over. Which shows they are not zombies or slaves unable to say no to the drug.

[@solomontruthlover5308]

@@dboy2462 ah thanks

[@unhallowed45]

There are so many factors that the rhetoric of the War on Drugs loses sight of. Alcoholism, heroin addiction, meth addiction, etc. are found most commonly among the homeless; people with no homes and severe mental illness.

[@ajr7940]

Scott Shepard You are HIGHLY misinformed. That is a stereotype not based in truth. 70% of drug users are normal people with jobs

[@Nightwalker973]

Some people just like getting high because getting high is well... that.

[@adamarmstrong9622]

how the hell do these people have the time and money to get multiple degrees like this guy? I would love to go to school and get a degree but without help from parents or family its like basically impossible. Can someone enlighten me on how to do it without parents or family?

[@aleeyadavis2534]

It’s not impossible I don’t know where u from but they have pale grants and soo much more go to colleges and ask them about financial aid or any type of payment Ik it won’t be easy but keep lookin speak life and positivity don’t never count anything out because of money the world has a funny way of makin things happen when u actually try to make it happen also

[@rachelann4073]

Go to school online and get scholarships

[@aleeyadavis2534]

To me education is the best way to fight back not locking people up stop them before they start

[@jimkaloplastos2801]

Dr Hart should run for president

[@ariannaramirez7050]

Do you have any family members in prison?

[@jenrandomstuff2053]

The whole taking GABA decreases the increase of dopamine in meth and coke highs and yet the user doesn't quit point of the speaker doesn't necessarily mean the user doesn't quit coz he's not addicted to the dopamine high. It could also mean the user is trying to take more or try more times coz he is chasing the dragon. Hit or miss sessions, sort to speak. It doesn't auto translate.

[@BackStabbinJew]

Genetics definitely determine *which* drug one gets addicted to. Certain people just don't enjoy certain drugs like certain other drugs.

[@joemahma3017]

What genes specifically?

[@BackStabbinJew]

@@joemahma3017 We don't know, but we do know that certain people really enjoy or don't like the effects of certain drugs. Not sure there's much push and/or funding to study the genetic underpinnings of such things though.

[@Tager253]

1:17 facts

[@jeremiahhook5185]

I see right thru you.

[@burntreynolds5701]

Amp & MAmp is EXACTLY the same drug but meth is methylated and water soluble so hits you faster.

[@ndugudeath1700]

It seems there r exceptions on just about most levels. That bn said I wld like say fuk facts n all that one seems truth. Unless u kno “everybody” or enough of who it is to conclude yr decisions, (hear this)......addiction is derived from the mind. If u don’t control mind then what does?.....mind or matter, better yet mind overrides matter. If mind is too weak, is it more easily persuaded? Think for ya self🤟😸

[@oqkdsi]

Thailand should look to de-criminalize cannabis and kratom, and try more seriously to protect its people from methamphetamine.

[@capitalist4life]

they should decriminalize methamphetamine too.

[@mrsdegaldy650]

Yes

[@Nightwalker973]

By throwing users in prison but not finding the dealer (who is really the one in the wrong)? complete abstinence has been shown to fail. I thought we learned that lesson back in the 30's?

[@gnarmarmilla]

Also by legalizing methamphetamine and giving dosage guidelines and warnings on the packaging.

[@andyfaustino664]

very perfect

[@hertzer2000]

That meth propaganda ad was hilarious.

[@dustinemerzian5989]

I've done it a few times, that ad doesn't get it at all.

[@HUMC4L]

Science isn't propaganda, it's reality lmao

[@Nightwalker973]

Science doesn't care what you believe, because it's still the truth.

[@levtrot3041]

Good job nigga

[@brianmessina378]

What is with the Lord of the Rings music? lol

[@rinnelolivares5498]

Dr Heart Speaking of the Truth . He is Guided by God. As the Bible Tells Us . Lie Is Evil . As The Father of Lies is Satan .

[@SketchybrainD]

With twenty dollars you can get meth and have ten dollars left to go bye more meth

[@rellarando3649]

Ive never done any of that in my life. that commercial was like reefer madness.

[@camerontaylor3264]

awesome

[@coreyanderson1457]

He is SMART. Wish more people would have a brain like that! I mean it.

[@morganbirleffi6695]

guess what,,,'one size does NOT fit all',,,,, duh.pharmaceutical meth?..well,all the pills of today,end up info lawsuit commercials of tomorrow. shit,now I'm too stoned,lost my train of thought...oh!! there it is!! a new pop-up!!!