Effects of Methamphetamine

Users taking Methamphetamine for the first time feel a short yet intense "rush." Increased activity, decreased appetite, and a sense of well being lasting 20 minutes to 12 hours are the short term side effects. Users of Meth can develop a tolerance quickly, requiring larger amounts to get high. Paranoia, hallucinations, repetitive behavior, and delusions of parasites or insects crawling under the skin are the side effects if taken for long. Chronic and high-dosage users often exhibit violent and aggressive behavior, sometimes coupled with extreme paranoia. Constant use of Meth can also lead to heart failure, brain damage, and stroke. Mental disorders such as delusions or hallucinations are reported as side effects. Extreme, acute psychiatric and psychological symptoms that may even lead to suicide or murder also have been reported.

Symptoms of Methamphetamine Addiction

Addiction to Methamphetamine reaches low intensity stage, binge stage, and high intensity stage. Abusers in the binge and high-intensity stage smoke or inject meth to get the maximum effect. As a result of the "high" feeling achieved by the use of methamphetamine, self-confidence is artificially boosted. This feeling will induce abusers to experiment adventurous acts beyond their physical limitations. In certain cases, users avoid taking food and forgo sleep.