CRYSTAL METH & METHAMPHETAMINE EFFECTS
Crystal meth and meth can be inhaled, smoked, or injected, while low doses come in pill form.
Crystal meth looks like tiny pieces of glass or shiny blue-white rocks. On the street, people call it "ice," "crystal," "glass," and other names. It's a strong and addictive man-made stimulant that can make people act aggressively and violently or even become psychotic. Many users say they get hooked (addicted) the first time they try it. It's one of the hardest drugs to treat.
SHORT-TERM EFFECTS:
Negative effects can include messed-up sleep patterns, being overly active, feeling sick, thinking you have more power than you do, increased aggressiveness, and irritability. It can also make you not want to eat, leading to weight loss. In higher doses, there's a stronger "rush," followed by more restlessness and sometimes violence. Other effects may involve trouble sleeping, confusion, seeing or hearing things that aren't there, feeling anxious, and being paranoid. It can even cause seizures that can lead to death.
LONG-TERM EFFECTS:
Increased heart rate and blood pressure, harm to blood vessels in the brain causing strokes or an irregular heartbeat, and collapse or death involving the heart and blood vessels. It can damage the liver, kidneys, and lungs. Users might have brain damage, affecting memory and making it harder to understand complex thoughts. People who recover often have memory gaps and strong mood swings.
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