"Even though those former prisoners had been meth-free for several months or a few years, meth's intense high was such a rush for them, many gave in to temptation and started using it again," said Maj. Leazenby. "An addict once told me using meth is like having a fish hook stuck in your finger. It just won't let go. You have to work at it and make severe personal sacrifices to eliminate it from your life."