Question 1

signs of a meth usrr

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Methamphetamine: The person shows irritability, aggressive behavior, anxiety, excitement, auditory hallucinations, and paranoia (delusions and psychosis). Abusers may be violent. Mood changes are common, and the abuser can rapidly change from friendly to hostile. Sometimes they don't sleep for days on end, and become even more irritable and suspicious. May get suddenly depressed and suicidal when effects wear off.

Question 2

meth & losing weight?

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Meth effects: Yes, one of the effects of meth can be temporary weight loss -- but not a healthy kind.  It can cause muscle breakdown that leads to kidney damage or failure, delusions, hallucinations, sensations of skin crawling (formication), hypertension, stroke and death.  It leads to drug craving.  Drug-related psychosis can last for months after your last official use.

Question 3

does meth cause anxiety?

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It can: As a rule, any stimulant can cause or worsen anxiety.  Methamphetamine makes the heart race, makes reflexes twitchy, can trigger paranoid feelings, etc.  No big surprise that it can lead to anxiety too.

Question 4

what is rehab like for meth?

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No different from: Rehab for anything else, mostly.  Rehabilitation involves learning alternative coping skills, learning how to use a support system, and living a life free of drugs and alcohol, and is really pretty much the same no matter whether it is alcohol, methamphetamine or heroin. There may be some specific issues with methamphetamine (like dental problems, premature aging) that are dealt with.

Question 5

can taking meth every be fatal?

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Meth can be fatal: Methamphetamine (meth) kills over time, through damaging the brain and other organs by constricting blood vessels (decreasing nutrient & oxygen flow), raising body temperature (overheats organs), etc... Meth can kill rapidly by fatal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and strokes. Meth also causes psychotic and aggressive behavior, which can lead to deadly accidents or being shot dead by the police.

Question 6

does meth help one lose weight?

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No excuse: If by causing irreversable brain damage and permanent depression leading to death, meth does lead to wt loss.  Get help.  Don't even consider trying meth as some drugs are addicting after initial trial.

Question 7

is meth or cocaine more dangerous?

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Meth/Cocaine: Both are high on the scale of Dangerous.

Question 8

how much worse is meth than adderal?

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Much : Methamphetamine is highly addictive, can lead to severe heart problems.  Over time can lead to psychosis. Not a nice drug. Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) is dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixture that is exquisitely safe and effective. Also it's legal.

Question 9

can meth cause pain in ones bladder?

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Only via infection: Only if your use has opened up a way for infection to get into you kidneys and or bladder. You should see your family doctor.

Question 10

real bad headach after smoking meth?

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Crystal meth?: I assume you are referring to crystal meth with is a powerful stimulant. This drug can rapidly raise your blood pressure and cause a bleed in your brain, which could be very serious and even life threatening. Get to the er if your headache does not stop immediately.

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