Meth Abuse
Methamphetamine, also called meth, is a stimulant drug that can become quite addictive, and meth abuse is a serious problem. While meth is sometimes used for medical reasons, such as treating obesity, this drug has minimal therapeutic uses and serious negative effects on the nervous system. Meth is also called speed and chalk, and it can be snorted or taken orally. Methamphetamine hydrochloride is made up of chunky crystals that look like ice, and which are smoked. This type of meth is referred to as ice, glass, or crystal. There are many negative effects of abusing any type of meth.
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Meth releases a ton of dopamine which enhances a person’s mood, but also damages brain cells. Meth abuse will actually reduce the amount of dopamine in the user, and movement disorders often result. Even using meth for a short term has a host of side effects associated with it. The central nervous system is affected by meth, and meth abusers may experience wakefulness, a surge of physical activity, lowered appetite, heavier breathing, euphoria from a high, and hyperthermia. Some people who use meth may also feel irritable, battle insomnia, become confused, face tremors and convulsions, experience anxiety, become paranoid, and act aggressively. Some of these reactions can even lead to death.
If meth is used for a long period of time, the meth addict may have an increased heart rate and higher blood pressure. Some of this damage is not reversible since the brain’s blood vessels are permanently damaged. This can cause stroke and anorexia. Many people who use meth get what’s referred to as “meth mouth,” referring to when the meth user’s teeth rot out.
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Luckily, meth use is decreasing among teenagers, and news coverage has brought the realities of this drug to the public. Our facility treats clients who are battling meth abuse to help them lead a happier, healthier life.
