Methamphetamines

Methamphetamines, an extremely serious class of drugs. It may also be known as Crank, Crystal methadrine, Crystal meth or speed. Dependence on this kind of drug occurs quickly and the results are incredibly damaging. It comes in a white powder form, or a large quantity may resemble a block of wax. It is extremely addicting and dangerous, due to the fact it can be manufactured by just about anyone.

Common symptoms for methamphetamine use are very similar to amphetamines, but may be more severe. In the case of crystal meth, tooth decay occurs very quickly and the subject may age incredibly over a short period of time. Hair loss may also be common. Since this drug is highly addicting, the user can spiral downward over a very short period of time. It is imperative to intervene as quickly as possible before the user becomes totally dependent on the drug. A meth high can last for days, followed by a crash which will last for days as well. If you notice that they are not sleeping for days on end, yet have a tremendous amount of energy, meth should be your first suspect.

Clinical Symptoms are rapid decay of teeth (Meth Mouth), jaw clenching, extreme thirst, hyperactivity, dilated pupils, panic attacks, talkativeness, skin sores, increase in acne and psychosis. Long term effects include brain damage, a psychosis known as "formication" where it feels as though you have bugs crawling through your skin, kidney damage and delusions.
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