long term effects of methamphetamine after discontinued use

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  1. What are the Hazards of Crystal Meth?

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    ... Hazards of Crystal Meth: Dangerous Physical Effects In low doses, crystal meth heightens the senses and makes the users more alert...

    ... If used in even higher doses, heart rate increases, body temperature can rise to very dangerous levels, and the user can become paranoid, agitated and exhibit very bizarre and risky behavior...

    ... In addition to its ability to addict the user, tolerance also occurs, meaning the user must use higher doses to achieve the same effect...

    ... Eventually, the doses are so high that the most dangerous effects such as increased heart rate, severe hyperthermia (high body temperature), paranoia, and stroke occur, eventually resulting in death...

    ... After this occurs, the body can no longer produce the chemicals that stimulate the pleasure senses...

    ... Simply put, crystal meth becomes necessary for the user to feel pleasure...

    ... After stopping the drug, the person will experience a profound "numbness" and depression because the body can no longer produce the two stimulants necessary to experience pleasure...

    ... The depression can become so profound that users trying to stop crystal meth will commit suicide to ease their pain...

    ... Hazards of Crystal Meth: Risky Behavior Users of crystal meth will exhibit very at risk sexual behavior, including sexual binges that include unsafe sex with multiple anonymous partners...

    ... In addition, users often exchange sex for the drug, further exposing them to sexually transmitted diseases and HIV...
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  2. The effects of crystal meth use

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    ... The effects of crystal meth use Crystal meth use produces increases in energy and alertness and a decrease in appetite...

    ... An intense rush is felt, almost instantaneously, when a user smokes or injects methamphetamine...

    ... Snorting methamphetamine affects the user in approximately 5 minutes, whereas orally ingesting methamphetamine takes about 20 minutes for the user to feel the effects...

    ... The effects of crystal meth can last up to 12 hours...

    ... Side effects of crystal meth use are convulsions, dangerously high body temperature, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, stomach cramps, and shaking...
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  3. Side effects of Xanax Addiction

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    ... Side effects of Xanax Addiction Xanax , a medication that is available by prescription, can prove to be physically and emotionally addictive...

    ... Once Xanax abuse begins, side effects begin to exhibit themselves...

    ... These side effects may be drowsiness, loss of concentration or slurred speech...

    ... After a period of time these symptoms may dissipate, even with increased use of the drug...

    ... At this point, the person is continually abusing the medication in the hope of experiencing that initial calming effect again...

    ... Some additional side effects from Xanax addiction are: muscle cramps, diarrhea, nausea, drowsiness, lack of coordination and loss of appetite...

    ... Always keep in mind that to abruptly discontinue Xanax can produce seizures, as well as, convulsions...

    ... These side effects can prove to be fatal, so only discontinue use while under medical supervision...
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  4. Meth’s effects on people

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    ... s effects on people Meth is a neurotoxin , a chemical that ultimately damages cognition and memory...

    ... But meth's aphrodisiac effects are short-lived...

    ... While meth may at first "makes you want sex all the time," as Alabama obstetrician Mary Holley claims, meth users can lose the ability to have sex at all after only 6 months of meth use...

    ... " Falkowski paints an even more grotesque picture of the effects of meth addiction and its long-term effects on users...

    ... Prolonged addiction usually results in methamphetamine psychosis , where victims "see things that aren't really there, including elusive 'shadow people'"and a psychological state where " meth addicts believe that everyone is 'out to get them,' even innocent strangers or inanimate objects...

    ... " Along with the long-term health effects of meth use , injuries associated with meth use and production add to its danger, the Charleston Daily Mail reports...

    ... " Methamphetamine producers risk not only legal troubles, but also the safety of themselves and their families," George Gannon writes...

    ... s complex array of severe effects, coupled with a changing health care industry, have left treatment professionals seeking new answers...

    ... " In one sidebar, Prescottt reported, "Police officers know it, but hesitate to say it publicly: Many people begin using methamphetamine because they like what it does to their sexuality...
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  5. Methamphetamine Effects Linger Longer After Abstinence

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    ... Methamphetamine Effects Linger Longer After Abstinence Methamphetamine abusers do not necessarily need specialized treatment but do need more time in intensive outpatient or residential drug treatment programs than they normally receive under current practices...

    ... Meth effects can last up to six months for just one use, and the drug can do greater damage to a person's physical, behavioral and thinking functions than many other illicit drugs or alcohol," Hall wrote...

    ... Two Weeks Not Enough "If you are a regular meth user , you will need more time to detox before you can accept the treatments , which are very cognitive," he said...

    ... "We don't know exactly how long you need, but we do know the current two-week time isn't sufficient...

    ... " Hall said researchers should determine what residential treatment length would be effective for meth users before using outpatient care...
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  6. Methamphetamine is a Schedule II narcotic

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    ... Methamphetamine is a Schedule II narcotic Methamphetamine is a Schedule II narcotic under the Controlled Substances Act, Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970...

    ... If a person is convicted of trafficking methamphetamine, depending on the amount of methamphetamine and if a person was injured or killed during the crime, the trafficker can receive 5 to 20 years in prison and a fine not to exceed $10 million for the first offense...

    ... In addition to being a Schedule II drug itself, methamphetamine is made from chemicals that are regulated under the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996...

    ... This act broadens controls on drugs such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine...
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  7. Dramatic Effects of Oxycontin Addiction

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    ... Dramatic Effects of Oxycontin Addiction The effects from oxycontin addiction can be dramatic...

    ... Unfortunately, by this time they have begun to experience the negative effects of oxycontin addiction...

    ... This means it takes more of the oxycontin to produce the same effect...

    ... Once this obsessive thinking sets in, along with the actual craving, a person is addicted...
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  8. The physical signs of meth abuse

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    ... The physical signs of meth abuse Methamphetamine is a drug that does not allow much room for casual use...

    ... Users quickly become addicts...

    ... Users lose weight rapidly and often appear sick...

    ... Skin Sores: Users often pick at imaginary bugs under their skin ("meth bugs"), causing open sores, infections, and scarring of the skin...

    ... Body Odor: Chemicals are emitted from the skin of meth users, often producing strong and unpleasant odors...

    ... The faces of users often appear pale or splotchy and may be sweaty as well...

    ... Methamphetamine users will also be paranoid, jittery, and anxiety ridden...

    ... For these reasons, you should never confront a meth user...

    ... There are other factors, such as mental illness or side effects from prescribed medication, that can cause symptoms similar to those associated with meth addiction...
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  9. Methamphetamine, a derivative of amphetamine

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    ... Methamphetamine, a derivative of amphetamine Methamphetamine , a derivative of amphetamine , is a powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system...

    ... Methamphetamine can be smoked, snorted, orally ingested, or injected...

    ... Methamphetamine comes in a powder form that resembles granulated crystals and in a rock form known as "ice", which is preferred by those who smoke methamphetamine...

    ... According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), users have been known to use cocaine, marijuana, morphine, and alcohol in combination with methamphetamine...
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  10. Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth

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    ... Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth has its roots in some unexpected places...

    ... Military pilots used amphetamines to stay awake during the long flights to their bombing targets during the wartime...

    ... College students used them to stay awake all night to study for exams...

    ... In the 1960's people used amphetamines for entertainment...

    ... But now the use of amphetamines has returned in full force, primarily in the form of the supercharged version called methamphetamine...
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