It is call crystal, speed, crank, Tina, ice, etc . . . And it's insidious. Wreaking devastation on the body; making you feel euphoric in the beginning but making your life miserable in the end.
This horrific drug is reported to be the worst of the worse. Yes, cocaine is awful; however, the high that you receive from smoking this stimulant last about 20-40 minutes and it takes the body about one hour to remove it from the system. Now compare methamphetamine, the high from smoking it is from six to 24 hours and it takes the body about 12 hours to remove half of the meth from the system.
One of the most dramatic consequences of crystal meth is the how it causes the body to deteriorate. Frequent use can cause the user to look old, gaunt, and developed sores from constantly scratching or picking at imaginary bugs or parasites they seem to be crawling just beneath the skin.
Another of the major changes of most meth users is getting "meth mouth." The teeth become loose, stained, rotten and falls out. It was thought that the reason the teeth becomes corroded is because of the drug itself, but the latest research shows that this may not be true. The combination of the methamphetamine shrinking blood vessels, which restricts the blood flow to the system, starts the beginning of decay to the gum tissues. Along with a dry mouth, highly sugared carbonated beverages, teeth grinding and poor hygiene the teeth doesn't stand a chance.
In addition to the listed symptoms, heavy meth user can also experience aggression, loss of appetite, hallucinations, irritability, paranoia, compulsive behavior, extreme depression and increased libido. This list is not comprehensive. All drugs weaken the system one way or another and without a strong immune system the body is vulnerable to degenerative conditions. Because drugs steal necessary nutrients from the body, those addicted need to take high doses of the best nutrients. Overall, long term meth use can lead to lung damage, strokes, heart attacks, and even death.
Getting off of meth was once considered a pipe dream, but now there is hope for a methamphetamine user. It want be easy, but with behavioral therapy, counseling, supplements and medication they can began their journey back to reality. Of course, because of the dopamine receptors being destroy by this neurotoxin it can take as long as a year or more for them to redevelop. The treatment need to be tailored to fit the problems facing the individual. More importantly attentive care should be a constant to keep from relapsing.
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