Methamphetamine
Also known as crystal meth.
Description
Crystal meth is a highly addictive and dangerous drug that gives off a feeling of euphoria and makes you feel confident, energetic and powerful. It is a stimulant and comes in many forms such as:
-pills
-powder (which can be mixed in water or alcohol, is odorless and bitter-tasting)
-and chunks (looks like ice, white rock or hard candy)
It is most commonly snorted, but it can also be injected, smoked and swallowed. It is illegal in Canada and many other countries.
Side Effects
Short term effects include:
-loss of appetite
-increased heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature
-disturbed sleep patterns, panic
-nausea
-bizarre, sometimes violent behavior
-hallucinations
-convulsions, seizures and death from high dose
Long term effects include:
-permanent damage to blood vessels of heart and brain
-high blood pressure leading to heart attacks, strokes and death
-liver, kidney and lung damage
-destruction of tissues in nose (if sniffed)
-respiratory (breathing) problems (if smoked)
-infectious diseases and abscesses (if injected)
-malnutrition, weight loss
-severe tooth decay
-disorientation, depression
-damage to the brain similar to Alzheimer's disease, stroke and epilepsy
Addiction Related Issues
Consequences
Different Ways to Get Help for Addiction:
-you can use the multiple help lines listed below:
-1-844-540-5777 (number found on Recovery.org)
-1-888-328-2518 (number found on TheGoodDrugsGuide.com)
-1-855-638-4373 (number found on CrystalMethAnonymous.org)
By using these help lines, you can talk to someone who wont judge what your going through and will instead try to help you.