Crystal Meth Can Destroy Your Life

There are many drugs that are used so that people can alter their current reality. Few of them are as destructive as methamphetamine, also known as meth, speed and crystal. The substance is white and completely man made. The effects of using it for even a few years can be detrimental to health and brain functioning.

Crystal meth is made in large batches in "labs" which are far from other people. It must be manufactured away from society because the smell emanating from it is horrendous. It involves several chemicals that are very dangerous for people to inhale. Once the product is finished, The white substance is sold in a crystal or powdered form.

Users will buy this chemical concoction and ingest it in one of many ways. When people first start using it, it is likely that they will snort it through a straw or rolled up piece of paper. The lining of the nose will quickly begin to show signs of meth use if the person does it on a regular basis.

Others may choose to smoke the drug, sometimes adding it to a "joint," a marijuana cigarette. Unfortunately, with prolonged use, addicts may end up injecting the drug through an IV needle. All ways of delivery are dangerous.

The person using crystal meth will begin to show signs of it, including grinding their jaws and heightened paranoia. Often, skin breakouts occur that the addict will continually pick at.

The long term effects of using crystal meth are incredibly serious. The reduced brain functioning is often permanent. Additionally, the skin and mouth may have irreparable damage. If you know someone who is using crystal meth, you should try to get help for them immediately. It is a very dangerous and potentially lethal drug to use.

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