Marcello Arsura

After 17 months in jail, world renowned cancer researcher, professor and meth addict/dealer Marcello Arsura couldn’t have said it better. Mr. Asura was sentenced to 35 months in prison for drug dealing while working for The University of Tennessee Health Science Center as a pharmacologist.

“I do really feel like a fool,” he said. “I had everything to lose and I chose to lose it.”
This was a man respected and looked up to by so many and he managed to lead a double life. As a degreed professor in the pharmaceutical field, he fully knew the effects of the drug that he ingested several times daily, yet crystal meth had a grip so tight on him that he threw all reasoning aside. It was only after 17 months in jail awaiting sentencing for drug trafficking and possession that he was able to reflect logically on his experience. Looking back at the arrest video he sees a man violently kicking and screaming trying to break the arresting officer’s grasp. Today he doesn’t even recognize that man.

“Crystal meth makes you crazy,” Arsura said, shaking his head. “It obliterated my ability to objectively assess my behavior. I did things I didn’t think I did. It was like I had out-of-body experiences.”

Aside from being sentenced to 35 months in prison, he was also ordered to write an essay on his experiences with illegal drugs and untreated depression. He also says he would like to re-enter the world of research; possibly studying the effects of meth on the human brain.
My hope is that a man with his knowledge and now real-world experience can turn this experience into something good. I truly believe these things happen for a reason and Mr. Arsura now has first hand experience with crystal meth that could potentially prove invaluable in the research world.



This drug is so powerful. I am told that after 1 use, this drug can become addictive.

My name is Crystal Meth

Hello,

You may or may not know me.



I destroy homes.I tear families apart,

I’ll take your children and that is just the start

I’m more precious the diamonds, more valued then gold.

The sorrows I bring are a sight to behold.
If you need me I’m easily foundI’m all around you in every city and every town.

I live with the rich I live with the poor.

I live down the street even next door.
I’m made in a lab just not the kind you think,

I can be made under the kitchen sink.

I can be made in the closet or in the woods.

If this doesn’t scare you to death it certainly should.

I have many names but one you’d know best

My name is Crystal meth.
My powers are awesome just try me and see.

Try me twice and your soul will belong to me

Once I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie

You’ll do what it takes just to get high.

The crimes you’ll commit for the high and fame

Will be worth millions once I get in your veins.
You’ll lie to your mom and steal from you dad,

When you see their tears you won’t even be sad.

You’ll forget your morals and how you were raised,

Once I teach you my worthless ways.
I’ll take your friends, your control, your pride,

But I’ll always be with you right by your side.

You’ll give up your friends, your family, your home,

When you run out you’ll be all alone.

I’ll take and I’ll take till there’s nothing to give,

And when I’m through you’ll be lucky to live.
You can try me for fun but I’m no game.

Giving the chance I’ll drive you insane.

I’ll give you nightmares while you lie sweating in bed.

I’ll be the evil voices inside you head.
You shouldn’t have tried me how many times were you told?

But you challenged my powers how could you have been so bold?

You couldn’t say no, and just walked away.

If you could do it all over again what would you say?
I’ll be you master you’ll be my slave.

Don’t fear being lonely I’ll walk with you to your grave.

I’ll show you more pain then your deepest betrayal

So come take my hand as I lead you to HELL





This poem was written by Alicia VanDavis - An 18 year old meth addict. She wrote this poem while in jail.