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Methamphetamine – Ambrosia Behavioral Health https://www.ambrosiatc.com Behavioral Health Treating Mental Health and Substance Abuse Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:03:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 What Are The Signs Of Methamphetamine Addiction? https://www.ambrosiatc.com/signs-of-methamphetamine-addiction/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://ambrosiatc.com/?p=23751 If someone that you care about was struggling with methamphetamine addiction, would you know how to help? Would you even be able to recognize that they had a problem? Methamphetamine addiction continues to have a devastating effect on communities throughout the United States. Therefore, getting the facts about this substance use disorder is an important […]

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]]> If someone that you care about was struggling with methamphetamine addiction, would you know how to help? Would you even be able to recognize that they had a problem? Methamphetamine addiction continues to have a devastating effect on communities throughout the United States. Therefore, getting the facts about this substance use disorder is an important step in the effort to get people the help they need. When you understand what the signs of methamphetamine addiction are, you’ll be better prepared to make a meaningful difference.

What is Methamphetamine?

Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly addictive and extremely dangerous drug. It typically appears as a white powder or clear rocks. When it’s in rock form, it may be referred to as crystal meth). People who use methamphetamine usually smoke, snort, or inject it. 

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 1.5 million Americans demonstrated signs of meth addiction in the previous 12 months. NIDA has also reported that meth overdose may have led to more than 23,000 deaths in 2020.

Methamphetamine is a stimulant. This means that when a person uses meth, the immediate impact includes increased energy and decreased appetite. When a person is under the influence of meth, they may become more active and talkative. Methamphetamine use can also trigger the brain to release a flood of dopamine, the chemical that is associated with pleasure.

Any methamphetamine use is dangerous. In addition, possible negative outcomes include addiction, overdose, and death. 

Effects of Methamphetamine Use

It is no exaggeration to say that methamphetamine use can have a profound negative impact on just about every part of a person’s life. 

For example, the many potential negative effects of methamphetamine use include:

  • Legal problems, including being arrested and jailed
  • Physical injuries due to impaired judgment and coordination
  • Job loss and unemployment
  • Falling behind or failing in school
  • Ruined relationships
  • Financial difficulties
  • Social withdrawal and isolation

Also, continued methamphetamine use will cause a person to develop tolerance. This sign of meth addiction means that they will need to use greater amounts of the drug to experience the effects they desire. 

Increasing the amount and frequency of meth use also increases a person’s risk for considerable harm, including overdose and death.

Dangers of Long-Term Methamphetamine Use

Long-term methamphetamine abuse can cause considerable harm, including:

  • Development or worsening of co-occurring mental health disorders
  • Physical illnesses and other medical problems due to poor self-care
  • Increased risk for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and other blood-borne pathogens
  • Kidney damage
  • Heart disease 
  • Irreversible damage to parts of the brain

These dangers can be avoided by getting proper care. When a person is in a methamphetamine treatment program, they can minimize their risk for continued harm.

Physical Signs of Methamphetamine Addiction

Untreated meth addiction can have a devastating impact on a person’s body. The following are among the more common physical signs of methamphetamine addiction:

  • Dramatic changes in energy level
  • Significant weight loss
  • Racing heart rate
  • Gum disease and tooth decay
  • Sores, scabs, and rashes on various areas of the body
  • Apparent lack of attention to grooming and hygiene

People may also exhibit the following behavioral signs of methamphetamine addiction:

  • Using meth when it is obviously unsafe to do so, such as when driving a car
  • Spending large amounts of time acquiring, using, and recovering from the drug
  • Frequently missing school or work
  • Withdrawing from family and friends
  • Failing to pay bills, attend important events, or meet other personal responsibilities
  • Trying to stop using meth, but being unable to do so

The signs of methamphetamine addiction can vary from person to person. But anyone who exhibits any of these signs may be in danger. 

Psychological Signs of Methamphetamine Addiction

In addition to physical and behavioral symptoms, people may also struggle with several psychological signs of methamphetamine addiction. 

Examples of the psychological signs of meth addiction include:

  • Intense urges to use methamphetamine
  • Loss of interest in events and activities that used to be important
  • Hallucinations and delusions (seeing, hearing, and believing things that have no basis in reality)
  • Drastic mood swings
  • Paranoia
  • Psychosis (becoming detached from reality)

Please note that many of the psychological signs listed above can also be symptoms of a mental health disorder. If you suspect that someone you care about has become addicted to methamphetamine, scheduling an assessment with a doctor can be extremely important. Identifying the nature of the challenge is a vital first step on the path to better health.

Recovery From Methamphetamine Addiction is Possible

Methamphetamine addiction is a treatable condition. When a person gets the type and level of care that’s right for them, they can stop using meth and begin to work toward recovery.

Treatment for methamphetamine addiction can include detoxification, inpatient care, intensive outpatient programming (IOP), and outpatient services. Detoxification can help a person get through withdrawal safely and with minimal discomfort. At the inpatient, IOP, and outpatient levels, people can participate in therapy to learn how to live a healthier, drug-free life.  

During treatment, people can gain valuable information about addiction and recovery. They can address the issues that may have contributed to their meth use in the first place. And they can develop better stress management and conflict resolution skills. These capabilities can help them respond to difficult experiences in a healthy manner, without resorting to meth use. 

In addition to building new skills, people who receive treatment for methamphetamine addiction can also discover a renewed sense of hope and purpose. With the right tools and guidance, they can build a foundation for successful, long-term recovery.

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Methamphetamine, more commonly known as meth, is a highly addictive stimulant sold as the street drug, crystal meth. Meth can be injected, smoked, inhaled or taken by mouth. The following are common symptoms of methamphetamine use:

  • Decreased appetite
  • Increased wakefulness and activity
  • Increase in respiration
  • Euphoria
  • Rapid heartbeat

With continued use, meth users begin to show more advanced signs and symptoms, like anxiety, inability to sleep and psychosis.

How long does a meth high last?

Meth is a stimulant that produces an energetic feeling of euphoria similar to that of cocaine –but the effects are more intense and last longer. Meth effects can last eight to 24 hours, depending on the user and the potency of the batch.

The Stages of a Meth High

Crystal meth takes the user through various stages of intoxication. The duration and the intensity of these stages vary depending on the method and dose. Generally, methamphetamine’s effects last much longer than other street drugs, especially other stimulants.

  1. The Rush – This is an intense euphoria that a person feels within a few seconds of snorting, smoking or injecting meth. The drug triggers the flood of dopamine, a pleasure hormone in the brain.
  2. The High – Immediately after the rush subsides, a person will shift into a lesser state of euphoria that can last up to 14 hours. The high includes rapid thinking and hyperactivity. Some people on meth may exhibit aggressive or argumentative behavior.
  3. Tweaking – Tweaking is considered the most dangerous stage of meth abuse. It occurs when a meth abuser goes several days without sleeping and increasingly grows frustrated, unstable and paranoid. Behavior can be very unpredictable during this stage, and many meth users lose touch with reality and develop meth psychosis.

A Young Girl Using Meth

What does meth do to your body?

Crystal meth side effects range from elevated body temperature and increased blood pressure to hyperactivity and psychosis. The following symptoms are synonymous with meth addiction and usually the most commonly known to non-users.

Meth Mouth

Meth mouth is the byproduct of users’ severe neglect of oral health and meth’s physiological symptoms. Meth mouth comes from cavities, severe tooth decay, gum disease and cracked teeth. With prolonged use, an addict’s teeth eventually fall out entirely. It is also known as having “meth teeth.”

Physiological symptoms of meth use, like grinding teeth and dry mouth, make dental problems worse. Most active meth users have poor diets and lack the resources to take care of their teeth. Methamphetamine users tend to clinch on their teeth, an involuntary condition known as bruxism. Other symptoms include red swollen gums, dry mouth and clenching and grinding of teeth.

Meth Withdrawal

Abruptly stopping crystal meth leads to withdrawal symptoms. The symptoms manifest as the immune system tries to detoxify the body. The symptoms can be severe and vary from behavioral, psychological, mental and physical. Symptom duration is determined by several factors, including how long person was addicted, the potency of the meth they were using and other biological factors.

The withdrawal symptoms usually begin at least 24 hours after the last dose. Fatigue is often the first symptom of meth detox, followed by depression, paranoia, anxiety, hallucinations and insomnia. One study published by the HHS showed that depressive symptoms during meth withdrawal stabilize during the second and third week of abstinence. When the individual stops using meth, their dopamine levels decrease. The same study found that cravings for methamphetamine dropped significantly by the end of the first week of abstinence, remaining at a steady, but lower rate for the following weeks.

Crystal Methamphetamine

Meth Induced-Psychosis

Meth-induced psychosis occurs when a person develops thoughts or hallucinations from prolonged meth use and lack of sleep. Signs of meth psychosis include social isolation, mood swings, aggressive behaviors, hallucinations, insomnia, paranoia, and hyperactivity. Sometimes, hallucinations and delusions can cause meth users to think someone is following them or that someone is reading their mind.

According to CNS Drugs, Meth-induced psychosis happens to about 40 percent of users. It occurs as a result of overproduction of dopamine hormone in the brain that is induced by methamphetamine. When combined with other factors such as insomnia or a genetic predisposition to mental illness, prolonged methamphetamine use can trigger a complete break away from reality.

Methamphetamine is neurotoxic, meaning that it can do permanent damage to the brain and nervous system. These effects can persist even after a long period of abstinence. Since cognitive deficits may affect the ability of the patient to respond to treatment, experts recommend that such interventions should employ approaches that enhance cognitive ability. It is also important to note that some meth-induced psychosis cannot be reversed.

Meth Mites

Meth users also experience meth mites, which are tactile hallucinations that give users the sensation that something is crawling on or under their skin. As a result, meth users tend to compulsively pick their skin, which causes open sores on the face and body. These sores often become infected, especially if the individual has poor hygiene and is malnourished. Wounds from meth mites heal after the individual stops using meth, but the skin will become scarred, appearing like an extreme case of acne (Frontiers in Neuroscience). Meth face sores are a tell-tale sign of long-term addiction.

Meth Babies

Perhaps the most tragic victims of methamphetamine abuse are babies born to mothers who use meth during pregnancy. When pregnant mothers use meth, babies are faced with a variety of problems, from behavioral issues to physical deformations. And, not all meth-affected newborns have symptoms the day they are born. One study from Neurotoxicology and teratology showed that babies who are exposed to the drug before they are born are more stressed and more likely to develop neurobehavioral problems.

The Faces of Meth

Methamphetamine has become synonymous with grotesque before and after pictures of users. These photos, which are often mugshots, show the deterioration of an individual throughout the stages of their addiction. Before and after meth pictures don’t only show the physical deterioration, but also capture the emotional consequences of drug abuse. Meth addict pictures are at the center of prevention campaigns by law enforcement and advocacy groups that want to show the harsh reality of this drug.

The Faces of Meth | Before and After

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While medically necessary for some, Adderall can be addictive, especially when taken recreationally. Off-label and recreational use has skyrocketed in recent years due to its ability to help people stay awake and focused for long periods. As a result, abuse of so-called “study drugs” has become widespread at universities and businesses across the country.

The Difference Between Adderall vs Meth

Even though Adderall is chemically similar to meth and they share many side-effects, they are distinct chemical substances. Both methamphetamine and Adderall both belong to a group of drugs known as amphetamines. Methamphetamine, though, is more potent because it can easily pass through the blood-brain barrier.

Methamphetamine is only available as a prescription medication in rare cases. Almost all meth sold on the street is made illegally in drug labs and sold as an illicit drug. Both methamphetamine and Adderall have side effects and health risks, and when abused, both drugs can lead to addiction.

According to Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, meth contains a wide range of chemicals and is neurotoxic – meaning it can cause damage to the brain. Because of its chemical makeup, meth crosses the blood-brain barrier more easily than Adderall, making the effects more powerful.

What Are the Side Effects of Taking Adderall?

Adderall and other ADHD medications are designed to increase focus and attention span for those who struggle with attention issues. In high enough doses, Adderall causes euphoria, having a similar effect to other stimulant drugs like meth and cocaine. One study found that 25% of college with ADHD had taken their prescription stimulants to achieve a high (Brain and Behavior).

The short-term side effects include feelings of restlessness and irritability, cardiac issues, weight loss and trouble sleeping. Some users also report anxiety and feelings of nervousness. Even when taken as prescribed, Adderall can cause adverse side effects. It is always important to adhere to the prescribed dosage. Taking a non-prescribed drug can lead to addiction or severe physical side-effects.

Long-term use of Adderall can cause depression and irritability. It can also lead to diseases of the heart muscles, heart attack and even seizures. Some individuals develop hostility and behavioral changes. Others experience severe allergic reactions to the drug, which can be severe.

Just like meth, Adderall can be addictive both psychologically and physically. Addicts are likely to develop tolerance or experience withdrawal symptoms. Others suffer psychological symptoms like compulsive drug-seeking behavior.

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What Are the Side Effects of Taking Meth?

Meth is known to be a highly addictive and potentially dangerous drug that can cause serious side effects. Long term abuse of meth typically leads to dependence and eventually addiction. The physical side-effects of using meth include loss of appetite, leading to severe weight loss. Meth can also trigger reproductive issues such as infertility, neonatal abstinence syndrome and miscarriage.

Skin infections are also common among methamphetamine users. These sores are caused by tactile hallucinations that make users feel a crawling sensation on their skin. Users frequently pick or scratch at their skin to relieve this crawling sensation, causing sores and scarring.

One of the more grotesque side-effects of meth use is meth mouth, a condition where individuals develop severe tooth decay and gingivitis. Most of these dental problems are a combination of poor dental hygiene, poor diet and grinding of the teeth (Mouth Healthy). Poor hygiene isn’t unique to meth users. Nonetheless, methamphetamine addiction has become synonymous with bad dental health.

Psychological side effects include impaired cognition, decreased memory motor skills, and poor judgment. Users also struggle with delusions or hallucinations and can become hostile or aggressive towards other people. Paranoid feelings and anxiety also develop in others while others can have anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure which is due to the dopamine receptors in the brain destroyed).

As a person uses more of the drug, the body builds up a tolerance and eventually becomes dependent. Withdrawal symptoms usually begin a few hours after the last dose and can continue for up to three weeks (Australian Government Department of Health). The beginning stages of meth dependence can further evolve into meth addiction.

Is Adderall Medication More Addictive Than Meth?

Statistics show that more people abuse meth than abuse prescription stimulants like Adderall. In 2018, 1,033,000 people reported that they’ve struggled with methamphetamine use disorder in the past year (SAMHSA). Price, availability and potency are likely what makes meth addiction so widespread. According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1,824,000 Americans used methamphetamine in the past year. By comparison, 4,739,000 Americans reported using prescription stimulants in the past year, but the rate of addiction is significantly lower.

Both meth and Adderall are Schedule II substances – meaning that they can cause addiction even though they can be used medically. A study by the Journal of Biological Chemistry suggests that given equal amounts of methamphetamine and amphetamine, meth had a more significant effect on dopamine clearance. Dopamine is an integral part of the brain’s pleasure and rewards system. This could explain why meth has a higher addictive potential than Adderall, even though the two drugs are from the same family. Most people who use Adderall do so for medical reasons under the close supervision of a medical doctor. On the other hand, people who use meth are almost always obtaining the drug illegally.

Both Adderall and meth contain powerful amphetamines that result in powerful effects on the body. Adderall is considered safe and effective as long as it is used for medical purposes according to a doctor’s instructions. Meth, on the other hand, is rarely used in a medicinally. Nonetheless, abusing either Adderall or meth can lead to addiction as well as a variety of other health complications.

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