Methamphetamine Effects
Methamphetamine side effects are varied depending upon the extent of drug abuse and the length of time in which and individuals has been abusing the drug. Some of the basic side effects include: paranoia, short term memory loss and potential brain damage, psychological events, mood swings, and damage to vital organs, like the heart and brain, and immune system damage.
Some of the symptoms that you could look for in determining if an individual is abusing or addicted to Methamphetamines are the following. Remember that this list is not inclusive, some may exhibit some of these symptoms/signs, while others may not show them at all. Some of the warning signs include: hallucinations, irratability and agression, depression and suicidal tendencies, paranoia, lessened respiratory function (shortness of breath), increased blood pressure, changes in the heart rate, nausea and vomitting, sweating, stroke, involuntary body movement, scratching, or itching, dental deterioration, insomnia, long periods of sleep following a hyperactive state,
Continued abuse of methamphetamine can lead to methamphetamine addiction as well as anxiety, fearfulness, paranoia, psychosis, depression, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts. The withdrawal effects from amphetamines usually produce the opposite of the stimulating effects. Physically, a person can experience muscle aches, abdominal pain, chills, tremors, and hunger. Long periods of sleep, apathy, fatigue, disorientation, and sluggishness are common.
