Meth Detox Crystal meth (d-methamphetamine)
enters the brain and releases a surge of dopamine and
norepinephrine. D-methamphetamine is a Schedule I stimulant
that affects the central nervous system of the body
creating a heightened sense of awareness, increase in
energy and feeling of euphoria. It is illegal in the
United States to possess, use, manufacture, sell, transport
or distribute d-methamphetamine (speed, meth,
crystal meth and methamphetamine).
Crystal
meth use will cause; increased heart rate,
elevated blood pressure and damage to the small blood
vessels of the brain. Small blood vessel damage has
the potential to cause an aneurism or stroke.
Chronic
crystal meth abuse can result in heart lining
inflammation, tooth decay, personality changes and financial
problems.
Methamphetamine
overdose will start visual and tactile hallucinations,
hyperthermia, paranoia, convulsions and possibly death.
Crystal methamphetamine
users may have episodes of violent behavior, paranoia,
anxiety, confusion, and sleeplessness. Methamphetamine
can produce psychotic symptoms that persist for months
or years after an individual has stopped using. Sustained
psychotic behavior following abstention from methamphetamine
use is called Prolonged Involuntary Methamphetamine
Psychosis (PIMP).
