Question 1

can you die from using methamphetamine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and many do: All stimulants can be associated with serious adverse effects, ranging from caffeine to cocaine to methamphetamine. Heart attack and stroke, cardiac arrhythmias with heart stoppage or reduction in blood blow all can occur with any stimulant, sometimes even when used for the first time. Methamphetamine seems especially nasty, with a powerful addiction which appears to prematurely age people greatly

Question 2

what increases risk for hemoptysis?

Accepted Answer

Tumors: Invading central airways (trachea and proximal bronchi) are prone to bleed. Anti-coagulants and anti-platelet drugs increase the risk. Coughing exacerbates the problem.

Question 3

why is methamphetamine so addictive?

Accepted Answer

Imprinting: Almost all, if not all, drugs work on the brain by leaving "imprinting" - memory that affects brain structures that are responsible for indulgence. This is a very strong feeling that prompts drug users crave the drug. This creates addiction.

Question 4

what is desoxyn (methamphetamine) for?

Accepted Answer

ADHD: It is primarily for use in adhd, but a physician may decide it is appropriate for other uses such as narcolepsy.

Question 5

is there such a thing as methamphetamine withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Definitely: It includes fatigue, irritability, excessive sleep, disturbed sleep, increased appetite, depression, psychotic reactions, anxiety.

Question 6

is adipex a kind of methamphetamine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is similar to methamphetamines.

Question 7

why there is hemoptysis in pul embolism ?

Accepted Answer

See below: There can be blood in the alveoli (air cells).

Question 8

is phentermine a kind of methamphetamine?

Accepted Answer

Phentermine info: Hi wavy.  Phentermine  has been used by weight loss specialists and in university weight loss programs for more than 50 years.  It does not cause addiction, specifically patients don't become tolerant to it and there is no withdrawal when stopped. It works with diet and exercise and should be prescribed by a physician.   Methamaphetamine is highly addictive and has many damaging side effects.

Question 9

does methamphetamines affect the thyroid gland?

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous: Not specifically, But it will affect all the functions in your body that are affected by thyroid hormone.  Why do you ask? What are your specific concerns?

Question 10

how will methamphetamine drug use affect teeth?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: "meth mouth" is caused by a combination of grinding teeth, dry mouth, bad oral hygiene, and increased sugared soda intake, all of which are side effects of methamphetamine addiction. Meth, like all "uppers"  makes the body edgy and tight. The cost of prison dental care has exploded since meth became common. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/body/.

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