Effects Of Crystal Meth

Question: What are the long term negative effects of crystal meth use?

(Posted by: Focused Life on 2006-06-28 22:06:56)

I know a few people who use meth on a regular basis. I've done it myself, and though I know its illegal, I don't know what the adverse effects could be from regular use. I think everything in moderation is ok, but is this an exception to that rule?

Posted by: Lois20 on 2006-06-28, 22:12:02

Long term negative effect? Death.

Posted by: cyanne2ak on 2006-06-28, 22:11:01

It is NOT okay in moderation. Even ONE use causes serious heart damage. It can cause premature death, heart disease, stroke, aneurysm, etc. It also greatly affects your immune system. It can permanently damage your eyes also.

Posted by: fooz1 on 2006-06-28, 22:11:05

You will lose your friends and then your teeth, in that order.

Posted by: Luckybeetle on 2006-06-28, 22:11:24

Crystal meth is bad for you period. Are your friends who use it starting to get black sores on their faces and arms? Are their teeth turning black. When things turn black on your body it is called necrosis which means that area is dead and dying and that is just for starters it make you psychotic.

Posted by: irishprincess21588 on 2006-06-28, 22:11:35

Chronic methamphetamine abuse can lead to psychotic behavior including intense paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, and out-of-control rages that can result in violent episodes. Chronic users at times develop sores on their bodies from scratching at "crank bugs, " which describes the common delusion that bugs are crawling under the skin. Long-term use of methamphetamine may result in anxiety, insomnia, and addiction. After methamphetamine use is stopped, several withdrawal symptoms can occur, including depression, anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, aggression, and an intense craving for the drug. Psychotic symptoms can sometimes persist for months or years after use has ceased.

Posted by: justagirl on 2006-06-28, 22:11:50

Here is a pretty good site showing the long term effects: skeletonpeople.com/

Posted by: The girl with kaleidosope eyes on 2006-06-28, 22:11:59

Oh my lord, you'll look like the most disgusting person in the world. You're hair will get limp and pale, you're skin will get gray, you'll get open sores all over your skin (including on your face), your eyes will be sunken and have dark circles. Oh man, I don't have very much of a problem with drugs but meth is disgusting.

Posted by: Peter K on 2006-06-28, 22:12:18

Risks/ Side Effects: Anxiety, emotional swings, and paranoia are the most common psychological effects of chronic use. Symptoms increase with long-term use, and can involve paranoid delusions and hallucinations. Violence and self-destructive behavior are common. Overdose is also a risk with crystal. Symptoms include fever, convulsions, and coma. Death can result from burst blood vessels in the brain (triggered by spikes in blood pressure) or heart failure....so don't

Posted by: Brandy on 2006-06-28, 22:12:29

Crystal meth makes people look like ****. Check out these shocking before and after pics of users. crystalrecovery.com/ Pages/ MethUsers.html

Posted by: Ubersp00ky on 2006-06-28, 22:13:18

Long-term heavy use of amphetamines may lead to malnutrition, skin disorders, ulcers and diseases resulting from vitamin deficiencies. Regular use may contribute to lack of sleep and weight loss. Intravenous users are at risk for serious, life-threatening diseases such as AIDS, lung and heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases. Frequent use of large amounts of amphetamines may eventually result in mental illness, suicide and violent death. Amphetamine-induced psychosis is a paranoid state that may develop after ingestion or the injection of large doses of amphetamines. Other Long-Term Methamphetamine Effects * hallucinations * disorganized lifestyle * violent and aggressive behavior * permanent psychological problems * behavior resembling paranoid schizophrenia * poor coping abilities * disturbance of personality development * lowered resistance to illnesses * possible brain damage

Posted by: sundayschild63 on 2006-06-28, 22:13:21

Research shows that damage to neurons containing Dopamine and Serotonin occurs to the nerve endings "terminals " which appear to have limited ability to re-grow, thus putting the user at risk for conditions such as Parkinsons & Alzheimers in later years, if they make it that far at all. Meth stimulates the central nervous system, causing chemical reactions in the brain which trick the body into thinking it has unlimited energy supplies and drains energy reserves needed in other parts of the body.. This is why meth users can stay awake for long periods of time and then eventually crash, feeling tired and depressed, worse off then than before they took the drug. Chemical imbalances in the brain combined with sleep deprivation commonly associated with continued use of meth cause the user to experience hallucinations, exreme paranoia and bizarre, violent behavior. What is Meth Made from? Ingredients found in drug seizures of clandestine labs which produce methamphetamine are: Lye Ether Iodine Draino Ephedrine Brake Fluid Lighter Fluid Cold remedies Lithium Metals Hydrachloride Hydriotic Acid Red Phosphorus Anyhdrous Ammonia

Posted by: Brandi on 2006-06-28, 22:14:39

Crystal meth is the trickiest drug out there b/ c there are so many different ways to make it. Some of the main adverse effects are that your teeth rot out (it strips all the enamel off), you age 10 times faster than if you didn't use it, your nails get brittle. Also, it stimulates your anger and aggression like steroids. You become psychotic also. You start seeing things that aren't there such as people and various different objects. You hear things also. It ruins your lungs and weakens your cardiovascular system. It can give you a stroke and/ or heart attack. You become dehydrated and malnourished b/ c it makes you feel as though you're not hungry or thirsty.

Posted by: donaldo on 2006-06-28, 22:18:06

Meth as an evil chemical drug,the buzz you feel is a by product of the body dealing with the toxins,note meth is usually impure and made with poisons and made by folks who only want your money not out of joy sharing a buzz if you gotta do illegal drugs stick with the natural ones,............p.s.alcohol is a poison also,most "buzzes "are a byproduct of the human body trying to vacate itself of toxic substances,if you can die from it,,don't do it

Posted by: brian r on 2006-06-28, 23:00:29

It makes you retarded

Posted by: mnmcurtis on 2006-07-03, 09:09:51

I am a recovering meth addict and have 54 days clean from this drug. i am from small town, arkansas, am 26/ F. Meth is the devils drug Period. it takes your soul before you know it. i was on it for 2 years, and went from snorting to smoking, to eventually, sharing dirty needles. i robbed houses, lost my family, was carrying a 9mm pistol in my pants, and ended up in jail then rehab. i am currently in N.A., and doing much better than i was almost 2 months ago. meth cannot be used in moderation! it has been proven. i hope this piece of my recovery helped someone today.