Methamphetamine or meth is a highly potent addictive substance that is causing serious problems in the United States. It affects the users in many ways- psychologically, physically, emotionally and socially.
Aside from its detrimental effects, Meth addiction has been one of the problems in the communities, bringing bigger issues such as crime, sickness and unemployment. In 2005, a RAND report has revealed that meth abuse cost the country 23.4 million.
Properties of meth that makes it highly addictive:
Meth is derived from amphetamine that was added before in medications including bronchial inhalers and nasal decongestants. However, meth is more potent than amphetamine. It causes more damage to the central nervous system.
Methamphetamine is legally available in the U.S. as it was classified as a Schedule II stimulant that can be obtained only through prescription. Some doctors prescribed it for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is included in some weight loss programs.
Short-term effects of meth addiction:
As a stimulant, meth can cause the person to become highly energized and at the same time lowers the person’s appetite. The desirable effects of meth are due to the high levels of dopamine released in the brain.
Some of the short-term effects of meth addiction include: hyperthermia, irregular heartbeat, euphoria, excessive sweating, heightened attention, highly energized, decreased fatigue and lowers the appetite.
Long-term effects of meth addiction:
Meth addiction is a chronic disorder. The user may develop compulsive drug seeking and use. The most dangerous is its effect to the brain.
Chronic meth users may develop tolerance to the drug. They may also find that the only thing that is making them happy is the drug. This leads to a more serious drug addiction and complicated side effects.
Long-term side effects of meth addiction are: psychosis that may include paranoia, repetitive motor activity and hallucinations; memory loss; changes in structure and function of the brain; thinking and motor skills problems; dental problems; mood disturbances and violent behavior.
Dangers of meth addiction:
Abuse of drugs such as meth increases the risk of getting infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C. For meth users who inject the drug, the risk of contracting these diseases is always there when sharing needles and other paraphernalia.
Regardless of the mode of use, drugs such as meth increases the danger of getting these diseases. People under the influence of drugs are usually involved in risky behaviors that may lead them to engage in dangerous sexual behaviors.
Aside from its detrimental effects, Meth addiction has been one of the problems in the communities, bringing bigger issues such as crime, sickness and unemployment. In 2005, a RAND report has revealed that meth abuse cost the country 23.4 million.
Properties of meth that makes it highly addictive:
Meth is derived from amphetamine that was added before in medications including bronchial inhalers and nasal decongestants. However, meth is more potent than amphetamine. It causes more damage to the central nervous system.
Methamphetamine is legally available in the U.S. as it was classified as a Schedule II stimulant that can be obtained only through prescription. Some doctors prescribed it for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is included in some weight loss programs.
Short-term effects of meth addiction:
As a stimulant, meth can cause the person to become highly energized and at the same time lowers the person’s appetite. The desirable effects of meth are due to the high levels of dopamine released in the brain.
Some of the short-term effects of meth addiction include: hyperthermia, irregular heartbeat, euphoria, excessive sweating, heightened attention, highly energized, decreased fatigue and lowers the appetite.
Long-term effects of meth addiction:
Meth addiction is a chronic disorder. The user may develop compulsive drug seeking and use. The most dangerous is its effect to the brain.
Chronic meth users may develop tolerance to the drug. They may also find that the only thing that is making them happy is the drug. This leads to a more serious drug addiction and complicated side effects.
Long-term side effects of meth addiction are: psychosis that may include paranoia, repetitive motor activity and hallucinations; memory loss; changes in structure and function of the brain; thinking and motor skills problems; dental problems; mood disturbances and violent behavior.
Dangers of meth addiction:
Abuse of drugs such as meth increases the risk of getting infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C. For meth users who inject the drug, the risk of contracting these diseases is always there when sharing needles and other paraphernalia.
Regardless of the mode of use, drugs such as meth increases the danger of getting these diseases. People under the influence of drugs are usually involved in risky behaviors that may lead them to engage in dangerous sexual behaviors.