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People who abuse Meth regularly are known as 'tweakers'.
Tweakers often behave or react violently. Keep in mind, the tweaker may
not have slept in three to fifteen days and may be irritable and paranoid.
If the tweaker is also using alcohol or other drugs, the danger may be
intensified.
The tweaker craves more Meth, but no dosage
will help recreate the first rush. This may cause frustration and leads to
unpredictable behavior and violence. To support their habits, tweakers
often participate in spur-of-the-moment crimes, such as purse snatching or
burglaries.
Tweakers are often involved in domestic
disputes and automobile accidents. They may also be present at raves or
parties. They may at first appear to be normal. A closer look will
reveal eye movement ten times faster than normal, a voice with a slight quiver
and jerky movements.
If you notice that someone is tweaking, be
careful how you handle the situation. Keep in mind these six safety tips
for approaching a tweaker:
1.
Keep your distance. Coming too close
can be perceived as threatening.
2. No bright lights. The tweaker is
paranoid and bright lights may cause them to react violently.
3. Slow your speech, lower your voice.
4. Slow your movements. The tweaker is
paranoid and may misunderstand your movements.
5. Keep your hands visible, or they may feel
threatened and become violent.
6. Keep the tweaker talking. A tweaker who
falls silent can be extremely dangerous. Silence often means that his
paranoid thoughts have taken over reality, and anyone present can become part
of the tweaker's paranoid delusions.
If you are threatened, call the police and tell
them that this person may be under the influence of Meth or other drugs.
Information courtesy
Midwest
HIDTA
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