I'm not going to back your claim up, I'm only attacking your claim because your evidence doesn't make sense.

well since you're such an expert on the topic i figured you would have some websites that disprove the information i found, but whatever.

That's nice and all but there are still a few issues. One issue is that psychologists don't understand statistics very well and will make big sweeping claims without proper evidence, for instance if you survey 40 million people in one state, even though it's over 10% of the U.S. population you absolutely can not make claims about the U.S. population as a whole because people in different states behave differently. Psychologists don't seem to understand this, or care, so safe to say they're not trustworthy with statistical data anymore.

Also the government website does a terrible job and i mean a terrible job of explaining how it got its test results. Random drug tests at a school are supposed to be able to acquire data for an accurate % of the total population? What population are they even using? Strictly those who were tested? The only people at my school who were ever subject to drug tests are athletes they have a different rate of using certain drugs than the average population. If they can't get enough data to account for 10% of the population and can't directly ask that 10% and have to resort to inaccurate tests then how am I supposed to interpret the data in regards to the actual population?

well if you want to find a better study and post the link im all ears(eyes).

but i've already googled 2 different websites and thats all the effort im willing to expend on this particular topic.

I'm not going to back your claim up, I'm only attacking your claim because your evidence doesn't make sense.

well since you're such an expert on the topic i figured you would have some websites that disprove the information i found, but whatever.

That's where the stereotype comes from, is that meth addicts often neglect brushing their teeth.

But thanks, friend. It's been a long road, but I don't crave it like I used to. The main thing about getting clean is cutting people from your life that got you into it in the first place, which is where most people go wrong.

>Statistics say...
>posts a psychology link
HAHAHAHA no.

the charts and statistics on that webpage were taken directly from

www.drugabuse.gov/ which is the National Institute on Drug Abuse

That's nice and all but there are still a few issues. One issue is that psychologists don't understand statistics very well and will make big sweeping claims without proper evidence, for instance if you survey 40 million people in one state, even though it's over 10% of the U.S. population you absolutely can not make claims about the U.S. population as a whole because people in different states behave differently. Psychologists don't seem to understand this, or care, so safe to say they're not trustworthy with statistical data anymore.

Also the government website does a terrible job and i mean a terrible job of explaining how it got its test results. Random drug tests at a school are supposed to be able to acquire data for an accurate % of the total population? What population are they even using? Strictly those who were tested? The only people at my school who were ever subject to drug tests are athletes they have a different rate of using certain drugs than the average population. If they can't get enough data to account for 10% of the population and can't directly ask that 10% and have to resort to inaccurate tests then how am I supposed to interpret the data in regards to the actual population?

well if you want to find a better study and post the link im all ears(eyes).

but i've already googled 2 different websites and thats all the effort im willing to expend on this particular topic.

I'm not going to back your claim up, I'm only attacking your claim because your evidence doesn't make sense.

well since you're such an expert on the topic i figured you would have some websites that disprove the information i found, but whatever.

From methhead to hipster... Its a small progress

wearing a sweater on a cold day makes me a hipster? Okay.

Of course not, looking like a hipster makes you a hipster

kk

Glad you're doing well now. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks man.

Meth doesn't fuck up your teeth.
It limits your ability to produce saliva, which is the body's first defense against germs in your mouth.

HOWEVER: Brushing your teeth every day pretty much nullifies the effect.

Source: 2 year recovered meth addict.

well whens the last time you met someone on meth who made brushing their teeth a priority?

im glad to see you aren't on meth anymore though, i hope life treats you well from now on. the fact that you've already been off of it for over 2 years now speaks volumes of your self control. stay strong friend.

That's where the stereotype comes from, is that meth addicts often neglect brushing their teeth.

But thanks, friend. It's been a long road, but I don't crave it like I used to. The main thing about getting clean is cutting people from your life that got you into it in the first place, which is where most people go wrong.

I had an orc bard once, it was grand.

Orc paladin

yay interesting characters :3