subject: Facts About The Drug Crystal Meth [print this page] Crystal Meth is a stimulant drug which is made up of a variety and number of chemicals. As this drug is cheap to buy, it's usage amongst people has grown dramatically over the years.
Some experts believe that as much as 90 percent of users are addicted straight away, with just one use of the drug causing immediate addiction with lasting physical and mental health damage.
Crystal Meth can be smoked, snorted or injected with most addicts not knowing what is in the drug.
This drug is known for giving the user a euphoric feeling and long term energy which makes it popular amongst addicts. It has in the past been considered trendy and as a club drug. Some users make this their drug of choice to keep they're energy up and for losing their inhibitions. Users feel more awake and it suppresses appetite with some people using it initially to lose weight but almost immediately becoming hooked on the drug.
What addicts or users don't realise is that this drug is more toxic than crack and is just as addictive as heroin, if not more so. The first hit that the user gets when taking the drug is so intense that the initial feeling can quickly make them dependent upon it. As with most drugs, the more frequent of use, the higher the dose is taken.
Long term use of the drug has terrifying consequences. Some of the side-effects cause physical and mental damage. Some users suffer from sores where they have been picking at their skin because of feeling itchy. Some addicts will use tools such as knives, needles, glass etc to pick away at their skin. Bad teeth are also common amongst users. Then there's also the brain cells and tissues which become severely damaged. Addicts often suffer from psychotic tendencies, paranoia and hallucinations. It can also lead to organ damage. Other side effects are confusion, violence and agitation.
Its usage used to be very big in the gay community but it has now spread into every walk of life. It was originally used by bikers and truckers to help them stay awake on long journeys.
The common price for the drug today is half a gram at around 24 pounds and a hit at 15 pounds, which would keep you going for a few days.
Some users also take the drug for sexual liberation causing their sexual libido to soar high.
After the initial rush, users can have euphoric feelings for hours afterwards.
Get in touch with your doctor and get advice on rehab clinics to seek the help you need.
