Includes bibliographical references (p. [312]-325) and index.

pt. 1. Understanding crystal methamphetamine : getting to know Tina up close and personal -- 1. Blue meth, super ice, crank, Tina, chicken feed : a short history of crystal methamphetamine -- 2. What exactly is crystal methamphetamine? -- 3. How is crystal made? -- pt. 2. Understanding addiction : what is it and do you have it? -- 4. Medical disease or weak personality? : what is addiction? -- 5. What is all the hype about crystal? : is it really more addictive than other drugs? -- 6. Do you think you may be addicted? -- 7. Taking a look at crystal in your life : is Tina just an occasional visitor or has she become the houseguest who just won't leave? -- pt. 3. How can you handle crystal in your life? -- 8. What if you use crystal and you don't want to stop? -- 9. Stopping crystal : when you feel that you have lost control of your life and you want it back -- pt. 4. Now that you have stopped using, how do you stay clean? -- 10. Relapse prevention : working on staying clean -- 11. Things you can do to beat crystal addiction : some specific strategies -- pt. 5. Other important areas in your life that can keep you clean and sober -- 12. Self-esteem : how much do you really like yourself? -- 13. Social anxiety : when it's difficult to feel comfortable around other people -- 14. Depression : when nothing feels good : is this the way life is supposed to feel? -- 15. Work : when you need to keep your job performance and productivity high -- 16. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder : you're not lazy or depressed, so why do you still have trouble getting things done? -- 17. Life is a balancing act : stress management -- 18. Who is in your social circle? : dealing with loneliness and finding a sober group of friends -- 19. Crystal and sex : if sex on crystal is so amazing, is it possible to enjoy sex without It? -- pt. 6. Special topics -- 20. What if you slip? : does it mean failure? -- 21. You are who you are, and that's ok : acceptance, the cornerstone of staying clean -- 22. Crystal and HIV : how do they affect each other? -- 23. What do you do if someone you know has a problem with crystal? -- Appendix 1. Abstinence-based treatment and general information resources -- Appendix 2. Harm-reduction resources -- Glossary.