"Only After Falling Into the Abyss" 20s American Woman Loses All Teeth Due to Drugs

Face Hill before (right) and after (left) wearing dentures. Photo by TikTok capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Choyoung] A woman in her 20s from the United States has revealed her appearance after losing all her teeth due to the aftereffects of drug addiction, raising awareness about drugs among teenagers.

On the 4th (local time), the British media outlet Mirror reported the story of American woman Faith Hill (22), who was addicted to drugs for six years and suffered complete damage to her teeth as a result.

Hill experienced addiction to the stimulant methamphetamine (Philopon) for about six years starting in her mid-teens. After becoming addicted, she lived as a homeless person and even resorted to firearms, unable to maintain a normal life.

Due to prolonged exposure to drugs, she suffered from the so-called "meth mouth" side effects, where her teeth cracked and decayed, and her gums became ragged. Eventually, she had to have all her teeth extracted and wear dentures.

She said that at the time, she thought her drug-addicted self looked cool. However, as she fell deeper into addiction, her relationships with friends gradually deteriorated, and despite multiple visits to rehabilitation centers, she repeatedly failed to overcome her addiction.

Then, in July of last year, after breaking up with a man who abused her, she resolved to quit drugs again. She said, "Only after hitting rock bottom did I realize that I couldn't continue like this." Finally, with the help of her sister, Hill succeeded in rehabilitation on her eighth attempt.

Hill is currently raising awareness about the dangers of drug addiction through TikTok, a video-sharing platform mainly used by teenagers. Recently, she posted a video showing herself putting on and taking off her dentures, demonstrating what she looks like without them. The video has received 3.8 million likes and attracted significant attention.

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