Crystal Meth (or ice) is a strong, highly addictive illicit drug that stimulates the central nervous system, speeding up the messages that travel between the brain and the body. The substance comes in clear crystals and is generally smoked or injected, but can be snorted or even consumed. When taken, the drug increases the production of dopamine therefore a false flash of energy and happiness preoccupies the person.This tends to make the individual’s body endure unfamiliar activities and levels energy.
People use drugs to relax, to function, for enjoyment, to be part of a group, out of curiosity or to avoid physical and/or psychological pain. Drug use is influenced by a number of factors. In the case of using Crystal Meth by youth it is …show more content…
As is is a powerful stimulant, even in small quantity’s it can have immense effects, including increased conscious state, physical activity and decreased appetite. Short term symptoms that are expected symptoms include teeth grinding, jaw clenching and a dry mouth, with continued use it could lead to severe tooth deca. Another factor that influences the use, but also has severe consequences is its quality to reduce appetite, which could lead to Malnutrition. Long term use can also cause irreversible damage to blood vessels throughout the body, including the heart and brain that can cause strokes or an irregular heartbeat, cardiovascular collapse or death. The comparison of the short term effects to the long term effects is minimal and as it is a highly addictive drug long term can refer to a few months or even a …show more content…
It has been seen that when there is consistent use of ice it can result in severe anxiety, paranoia and insomnia. These three can be both present during the high of the drug (which can last up to 12 hours) and after this period which can be referred to as ‘Tweaking’ . When the crystal meth no longer yields a high, the user enters a stage may feel intense cravings and despair which is where psychotic symptoms can become more than temporary and this can be the symptoms of permanent effects on the brain. Immediate effects can include hallucinations, the inability to sleep, unusual behaviours including hyper excitability, loss of appetite. All of these are witness during the high associated with the drug. If it is used persistently over a long period of time it can lead to enduring these above symptoms whilst off the high. It increases mental health issues i.e depression, anxiety, social isolation, paranoia and the hallucination that would often be experienced during the frenzy are now seen during everyday life. The psychological damage associated with Crystal Methamphetamine pernicious, and needs to be educated as hallucinogens are becoming
People use drugs to relax, to function, for enjoyment, to be part of a group, out of curiosity or to avoid physical and/or psychological pain. Drug use is influenced by a number of factors. In the case of using Crystal Meth by youth it is …show more content…
As is is a powerful stimulant, even in small quantity’s it can have immense effects, including increased conscious state, physical activity and decreased appetite. Short term symptoms that are expected symptoms include teeth grinding, jaw clenching and a dry mouth, with continued use it could lead to severe tooth deca. Another factor that influences the use, but also has severe consequences is its quality to reduce appetite, which could lead to Malnutrition. Long term use can also cause irreversible damage to blood vessels throughout the body, including the heart and brain that can cause strokes or an irregular heartbeat, cardiovascular collapse or death. The comparison of the short term effects to the long term effects is minimal and as it is a highly addictive drug long term can refer to a few months or even a …show more content…
It has been seen that when there is consistent use of ice it can result in severe anxiety, paranoia and insomnia. These three can be both present during the high of the drug (which can last up to 12 hours) and after this period which can be referred to as ‘Tweaking’ . When the crystal meth no longer yields a high, the user enters a stage may feel intense cravings and despair which is where psychotic symptoms can become more than temporary and this can be the symptoms of permanent effects on the brain. Immediate effects can include hallucinations, the inability to sleep, unusual behaviours including hyper excitability, loss of appetite. All of these are witness during the high associated with the drug. If it is used persistently over a long period of time it can lead to enduring these above symptoms whilst off the high. It increases mental health issues i.e depression, anxiety, social isolation, paranoia and the hallucination that would often be experienced during the frenzy are now seen during everyday life. The psychological damage associated with Crystal Methamphetamine pernicious, and needs to be educated as hallucinogens are becoming