The Truth About Meth, Crystal, Crank, Methamphetamines

Unlike other classes of abused drugs, methamphetamines is actually approved for medical use for treating ADHD and obesity in adults and children. In small doses, it is available over the counter in nasal decongestants.  Despite being a regulated drug, however, meth still finds its way into the black market to addicts.

There are many reasons why people would try out meth (or crystal or crank as it is also known). Probably the biggest reason why any would try this drug, or any other addictive drug, is the psychological effect. Methamphetamine users report an increase in their self-esteem, alertness, concentration, libido and euphoria. On the downside, however, it can also cause you to be very aggressive, experience hallucinations, experience psychosomatic disorders, hair pulling and skin picking. To demonstrate how powerful and dangerous this drug can be, if you search for methamphetamine on Google Images, you will see pictures of addicts with peeled off skin.

Meth users usually lose their teeth very quickly, prompting people to dub this condition as meth mouth. The American Dental Association, however, think it is not just the meth, but it is the combination of poor oral hygiene, having a dry mouth plus a host of other factors which cause meth mouth. 

Meths are highly addictive, however, it is believed that you can decrease the drug's toxicity to the brain by taking Vitamin C before taking them. However, it still can not stop people from doing what they do when they are high on the drug. Meth comes in crystal form and users addicts smoke the burned meth.

Addiction to methamphetamines is one of the most difficult forms of addiction to treat. To treat post-withdrawal cravings, doctors usually prescribe baclofen, aripiprazole and bupropion but the success rate is really, really low.

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