Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Effects on the Body

Crystal Meth has both physical and psychological effects on the body with short and/or long term consequences on health.

Stop Meth Addiction made a list of possible effects that meth can have on an individual.

Short Term:
Increased attention
Decreased fatigue
Increased activity
Decreased appetite
Euphoria and rush
Increased respiration
Hyperthermia

Long Term:
Dependence
Addiction psychosis
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Mood disturbances
Repetitive motor activity
Stroke
Weight loss



Meth use can also lead to cardiovascular problems which is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Crystal Meth, Help Website on Crystal Meth says that "Methamphetamine use causes increased heart rate and blood pressure. These include rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and irreversible, stroke-producing damage to small blood vessels in the brain. Chronic methamphetamine abuse can result in inflammation of the heart lining. Methamphetamine can cause a variety of cardiovascular problems including heart attacks, cardiovascular collapse and death."

6 comments:

  1. Wow, that photo progression is intense. If I ever thought about using Meth before, I certainly wouldn't now.

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  2. I was really taken back by the picture. People really have no idea the harm that they are doing to their bodies. It is really sad. I feel that images are very powerful and help to get the message across to people.

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  3. Wow, so many problems come from using meth, and then you show that picture! I already know that I am going to get wrinkles and many other problems with age, but I do not want to add to them. Great post!

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  4. Teens are overdosing at shocking rates, more people are becoming involved in the legal system, and people are even dying from prescription drug abuse. The numbers are literally in the millions. The highest numbers represent opiate-related pain medications.Nowadays, many Crystal Meth treatment are available for drug treatment.

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