Question 1

in what ways are meth and cocaine similar and different?

Accepted Answer

Pretty similar: Meth and Cocaine are both stimulant illicit drugs. They both can raise blood pressure, heart rate and the risk for heart attacks and strokes. They can also cause psychotic symptoms. The effects of meth can last for days, whereas the effects of Cocaine are very intense and usually last only several minutes.

Question 2

what  are some ways you can go threw a come down from meth without the cravings or anger?

Accepted Answer

Get help: Methamphetamine is highly addictive.  Get help and quit now.

Question 3

@dr.pappas i realize that taking meth was a big mistake and i don't want to do it again but are there any ways that i can help detox my system h2o?

Accepted Answer

Natural: If you do not take any more meth than the drug will get out of your system naturally and you do not need to do anything.How long it will take depends on which compond did you take
so do not do the mistake again
good luck.

Question 4

what are ways to prevent meth mouth?

Accepted Answer

Obvious Answer: 1. Don't use meth. 2. Don't use meth. 3. Don't use meth. 4. Don't use meth... 99. Stay hydrated with water. 100. Use biotene otc (increases saliva production). Meth mouth is caused by dry mouth (xerostomia) - lack of saliva. Make sure you brush and floss regularly. In addition, sugarless gum or hard candy may be helpful.

Question 5

jaw is slowly tilting down or side ways. could this be caused from meth use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Severe grinding, induced by methamphetamines, can cause muscle spasm and joint damage which can cause the jaw to shift positions.

Question 6

i did more molly/mdma ( possibly meth) than i should have now i have tightness in chest what are some ways to relieve this?

Accepted Answer

Don't mess w' Meth: Get checked by a doctor. You might  know if you have a weak heart (SCA can happen in children &amp; young adults w' no prior symptoms)
Methamphetamine may cause chest pain or tightness.
May also cause:

Angina. This symptom may occur in adults
 Heart attack. This symptom may occur in elderly people
 Life-threatening problems involving the heart. This symptom may occur even with normal do

Question 7

what are other ways to detect meth use besides formication (speed bumps), rapid speech, positive drug tests and decaying teeth?

Accepted Answer

You got it all: You seem to have nailed it, in addition dark circles under eyes, tired face and body but inability to sleep. Severe mood storms, anger and aggression, auditory but more often visual hallucinations are seen. Weight loss due to loss of appetite will be prominent.

Question 8

signs of a meth usrr

Accepted Answer

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 9

why is meth so dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Addiction: It is highly addicting and chronic use has many bad health outcomes.

Question 10

how is meth used as a medicine?

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Which meth?: I actually HATE that word, because some people use it for methadone, and others for methamphetamine. Both are medications. Methadone is a pain medication, used in severe chronic pain as well as the treatment of opioid addiction. Methamphetamine (Desoxyn) is used to treat the same things Adderall or RItalin (methylphenidate) are used for - ADHD, narcolepsy, sleep shift disorders and conditions needing stimulants.

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@dr.pappas i realize that taking meth was a big mistake and i don't want to do it again but are there any ways that i can help detox my system h2o?

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What are ways to prevent meth mouth?

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Jaw is slowly tilting down or side ways. could this be caused from meth use?

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I did more molly/mdma ( possibly meth) than i should have now i have tightness in chest what are some ways to relieve this?

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What are other ways to detect meth use besides formication (speed bumps), rapid speech, positive drug tests and decaying teeth?

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Signs of a meth usrr

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Why is meth so dangerous?

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How is meth used as a medicine?

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