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Health hazards – Meth is a stimulant very intense which gives a sensation of euphoria or a high. A person feels highly energetic after meth consumption. It increases the levels of neurotransmitter dopamine which is responsible of stimulating the cells in the brain. It also shows an increased body movement and mood swings. It is called by various names such as crank, ice, crystal glass, meth, speed etc. Its appearance is like a pale yellow or whitish crystal powder. Meth can be snorted, chewed, smoked or injected. This highly addictive drug causes irritation in behavior, anxiety, aggressiveness and a violent nature in the user.

The central nervous system of a person gets stimulated causing paranoia, hallucinations, insomnia, and confusion. The calcium content of the body is lost because of meth usage and hence it damages the brain cells. The  neurotoxic effect created by chronic use of meth causes reduced levels of dopamine which can result to Parkinson’s disease and type-two schizophrenia. There are signs and symptoms of enhanced levels of heart rate and blood pressure rate which can cause damage to the brain which cannot be recovered. Stroke and heart attack and death are the common outcomes.

Throughout United States the use of meth is being increasing at a rapid rate. Its heavily consumed in the West Coast and Midwest. The entire country is being engulfed by the harmful clutches of methamphetamine. It is very important to understand the medical effects this drug creates. The vast use of meth lies in the fact that it can be very easily created anywhere even at home with ingredients very easily available. The drug can be found in streets and sold in networks and through contacts. The euphoric feelings received from meth addiction results in a feeling of happiness or well being. This makes them use it over and over again ultimately ruining the whole of their life.