Tweaking (behavior)

Tweaking is a slang term for someone exhibiting OCD-like, compulsive or repetitive behaviour, often making insignificantly small adjustments to things, while in a slightly agitated or confused state.

Definition

Tweaking is most often used by the general public to describe someone exhibiting pronounced symptoms of methamphetamine or amphetamine use, including punding (the repetitive performance of useless tasks), hyperactivity, an inhibited ability to relate socially, lack of appetite, inattention to bodily hygiene, exaggerated fidgeting, formication (the false sense of things crawling on or under the skin), or an incessant desire to fiddle or 'tweak' with objects in their surroundings.

Amongst amphetamine users it sometimes refers only to the negative effects of the drug's use; other times it may be used to describe being under the influence of the drug whether or not this is obvious to others.

The term may also refer to the effects of other (non-amphetamine) stimulants, such as cocaine, methylphenidate or even caffeine.

The term is also slang to describe someone who exhibits high degrees of anxiety in stressful situations.

ources

* "This article contains text taken from the public domain NDIC Narcotics Digest Weekly 2005;4(2):1"

External links

* [http://www.Tweaker.org www.Tweaker.org] Positioned as a resource helping gay and bisexual men, the site includes useful information on speed's effects on one's body and strategies for harm reduction, cutting back and even quitting.
* [http://www.CrystalNeon.org www.CrystalNeon.org] A program of Seattle Counseling Services which includes resources concerning harm reduction and making changes.
* [http://www.Erowid.org www.Erowid.org] Online library of psychoactive plants, chemicals and related topics.
* [http://www.HarmReduction.org www.HarmReduction.org] A coalition of harm reduction advocates with resources and insightful help for those dealing with drug issues as well as those trying to provide help.
* [http://www.DanceSafe.org www.DanceSafe.org] A community-driven project from the rave culture gives non-judgmental information considered "youth-friendly" and well-informed. DanceSafe has pioneered many harm-reduction campaigns.