Methamphetamine
Meth, Not Even Once
What is Meth?
- Methamphetamine, or Meth, is a stimulant
- Meth is usually some shade of white (depending on how pure it is)
- Meth comes as a small rock or crystal powder
How is Meth Taken?
Meth can be taken by snorting it, smoking it, swallowing it, or injecting it in a syringe
Short Term Effects
- Meth works like most other drugs by increasing the levels of dopamine in your brain
- When taking meth users may feel a quick high lasting a couple of minutes but then they are in a state of agitation or hyperactivity for up to 14 hours
- Users may also feel anxiety and aggresion while on meth
- Meth will increase heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure as well as causing the user to act erratically and sometimes violent
Long Term Effects
- Like most drugs, people build up a tolerance and have to use more and more meth to feel the same high
- Long Term usage of meth can cause brain damage as well as mental problems such as paranoia and hallucinations
- Meth can also lead to a decrease in dopamine levels in the body which can lead to body tremors as well as depression
- Meth also causes respiratory problems such as organ damage, high blood pressure, seizures, strokes, and heart failure
Meth Mouth
Meth Mouth is a term for the teeth of long term meth users
Meth causes rapid tooth decay which leaves meth users with rotten teeth