What are the long term effects of meth-amphetimine use?
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SHORT AND LONG TERM EFFECTS\n \n\nShort Term and Long Term Effects\n\nPhysical Symptoms:\n\nSevere weight loss - sometimes up to 50 - 100 pounds. \n\nRotting teeth - teeth may first turn gray, then black; gum disease brought on by constriction of the gums' blood vessels can cause loss of teeth. \n\nBody odor - user loses interest in personal hygiene. The chemicals used to manufacture meth are excreted through the perspiration and emit a bad smell. \n\nScars and open sores - hallucinations cause the user to scratch or gouge at imaginary "bugs." The body also releases histamines which causes itching. \n\nInability to sleep for hours or days, followed by severe agitation and a sedated crash lasting many hours or for days. \n\nPsychological/Behavioral Symptoms: \n\nDue to the drug's ability to overwhelm and over-stimulate the users' nervous system, chronic meth users may experience any or all of the following:\n\nInitial euphoria - a feeling of great happiness or well-being; bliss. \n\nDepression - feelings of sadness, dejection. \n\nDelusion - a false belief held as a result of self-deception mental disorder. \n\nPsychosis - a severe mental disorder, with or without organic damage, characterized by deterioration of normal intellectual and social functioning and by withdrawal from reality. \n\nParanoia - a chronic psychosis characterized by delusions of persecution or of grandeur. \n\nViolence - physical force exerted to violate, damage, or abuse
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if it has pseudoephedrine in it it is used to make methanphetamine.
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amphetamines are very dangerous..they are multiple strong doses of caffine like about 50 cups of coffee at once..it raises your heart rate tremendously and can cause heart attack if there is a underlying problem even if you are youn...find a doctor and consult with them
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All i could find was Adderall, maybe you mispelled if not sorry for long answer\n\nAdderall is a mixture of several different stimulants and is very effective in treating ADHD\n\nWhat side effects may I notice from taking amphetamine-dextroamphetamine?\nSide effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:\n•anxiety, or severe nervousness\n•changes in mood or behavior, including seeing or hearing things that are not really there or over-focused, staring-type behavior\n•chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)\n•fever, or hot, dry skin\n•increased blood pressure\n•muscle twitching\n•skin rash and itching (hives)\n•uncontrollable head, mouth, neck, arm, or leg movements\n\nSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):\nLess Common or Rare:\n•a sense of well being\n•blurred vision\n•changes in sexual ability or desire (adults and teenagers)\n•constipation or diarrhea\n•dizziness or lightheadedness\n•increased sweating\n•nausea, vomiting\n•stomach cramps\nMore Common, especially in the first few weeks of treatment:\n•decreased appetite or loss of appetite\n•headache\n•mild stomach upset\n•nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping\n•weight loss
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Some signs of meth abuse are not sleeping, mode swings (sometimes violent), paranoia, and increased energy.  I am a recovering addict and although meth was not my drug of choice, I have know many people on it and I have seen many lives destroyed by it.  It is by far the worst drug I have ever seen in that the person is never the same after use as before, and the longer they are on it, the more serious the long term effects can be.  If you really think he has a problem with it and he is under 18, I suggest talking to your parents to try and get him some help.  If over 18, he still needs help, but your parents and no one else will have the right to force him to get help.  In this case, I suggest prayer and a long talk with him.  I have never seen a drug that works so profoundly on the nervous system.  I will pray for you and your brother and wish you both luck.
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pbs.org has some really good reliable information on the effects of meth on the entire body.  Included are some videos about brain chemistry, dentistry and an interesting series of pictures(mugshots)that visually chronicles teh devastating effects of meth use on a users appearance.
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The answer depends on what drug is ingested.  Some drugs, when overdosed can cause hearing, vision, liver , or kidney damage.  Other drugs may cause a decrease in breathing, leading to a lack of oxygen to the brain.  The result could be permanent brain damage.\n\nSo, a short answer is some drugs would be fatal when ingested, others may cause damage leading to deafness, dialysis, organ transplants, or a persistent vegetative state.
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too many to list -- would consult you to a website\non the internet such as the ADA (american diabetes association) and it would list you all the effects.\nbig ones are kidney and heart.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphetamine
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Amphetamine (alpha-methyl-phenethylamine), also known as speed, is a synthetic stimulant used to suppress the appetite, control weight, and treat disorders including narcolepsy and Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is also used recreationally and for performance enhancement (these uses are illegal in most countries).\n\nDue to the widespread use of amphetamines as a treatment for ADD/ADHD in the USA, Canada, and other countries, they frequently find their way onto the street and are one of the most frequently-abused drugs in high schools and colleges.
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throw it away. it has a long term side effect.
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Unfortunately, the use of a penis pump does not result in sustained long-term improvements in penile size. They have no effect in increasing the natural capacity of the erectile chambers, which is a necessity if permanent gains are to be achieved. There are no well-documented scientific studies of the long-term effects of pumping. However, excessive pumping or the use of a too intense vacuum can have detrimental side effects. Lymph blisters are common and men often notice a reduction in sensitivity and problems achieving firm erections. Moreover, burst or ruptured blood vessels can lead to bruising and at worst even hemorrhaging.\n\nFor these reasons, only pumps with an accurate and reliable pressure gauge should ever be used and instructions should always be followed carefully.
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Cocaine is a powerful stimulant, which does not last that long. There are no long-term effects. The most dangerous aspects of cocaine are --\n1) The junk they add to it\n2) Getting arrested for a victimles crime\n3) Because it is illegal, you have no idea of the purity
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I had a friend that was addicted to adderall.  She would take like 200-300mg each day.  Then, one day when the adderall seemed to do nothing anymore, she turned to Crystal Meth.!  Whatever you do, don't do that!
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Hallucinogenic drugs cause both physical and psychological effects on humans. The physical effects of these drugs include: dilated pupils, elevated body temperature, increased heart rate and blood pressure, appetite loss, sleeplessness, tremors, headaches, nausea, sweating, heart palpitations, blurring of vision, memory loss, trembling, and itching. A user of hallucinogenic drugs will also experience a number of psychological alterations in the brain. These drugs may cause hallucinations and illusions as well, as the amplification of sense, and the alterations of thinking and self-awareness. It is quite possible to have a bad reaction to hallucinogenic drugs. This is referred to as a "bad trip" and may cause panic, confusion, suspicion, anxiety, and loss of control. The long-term effects of these drugs can be quite dangerous. These long-term effects may include: flashbacks, mood swings, impaired thinking, unexpected outbursts of violence and eventually possibly depression that may lead to death or suicide.
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Death rates would increase especially 15-40 year olds (highest number of people starting meth use now are in this age group)\n\nTraffic accidents & fatalities will increase\n\nLarger number of abandoned children or children forcibly taken from families and put in foster care (because most meth users are in child bearing age)\n\nHealthcare costs will rise - including dental (meth users destroy their teeth)\n\nMany others - these are just my initial guesses
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There are so many side effects from methamphetamine use. My eldest sister is currently sitting in county jail awaiting her prison sentence. Her husband is sitting in a rehab facility for a year. The biggest side effect from their use is that my 2 nieces and 2 nephews are parent-less. They have been in foster care for a year this month. My sister, who was very attractive and smart all her life began using and soon transformed in front of our eyes. Her pretty face became more like death. The paleness and dark rings around her eyes made her look like a zombie. Her teeth soon went to hell and she had 8 of them pulled already. She was already slim, very nice figure...but it dwindled to nothing-we could see all of her bones...her once admired figure became skeletal and sickly. Her husband and her became paranoid-thinking that even us family members were out to get them and the kids. We were denied contact with them forever. Their paranoia eventually ran everyone away and then they would just make stuff up about people to try and get some drama going. My sis now after being in jail for all these months has put on so much weight from coming off the stuff that she is heavier than she has ever been. Like nearly 200 pounds now!! She almost died too....nearly a year ago, right before her kids got taken. She did too much one nite and OD'd...but the next day walked out of the hospital on her own will cuz she had to have some more. When this meth gets ahold of you...it crushes you, it ruins you and everyone in your life. They eventually sold nearly everything in their home, including their childrens beds for drug money. Sooo...the side effects are horrible and if you would like to see before and after pics to show you what a dramatic change someone will undergo while on it...e-mail me. You will be shocked at the change in my sister..its sickening and sad. Oh..and another side effect-because when you're on it, you don't care...is catching diseases. She willingly used an infected needle to get a high and is now positive for Hepatitis C.....