Narconon Fresh Start - Effects of Crystal Meth

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Narconon Fresh Start - Effects of Crystal Meth
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Effects of Crystal Meth

• Used as a stimulant drug, crystal methamphetamine
  affects the nervous system especially the brain.
  It is used for the treatment of exogenous obesity
  and ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity. The
  drug has been approved by FDA for the treatment
  of the above mentioned conditions and is sold by
  the trademark name of Desoxyn. It is also known
  to be a very popular drug among drug abusers and
  therefore is also made in illegal private labs.
  The common name for this drug is crystal meth and
  it looks like small white bluish crystals. It can
  be smoked, injected, eaten or snorted.

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Abuse of Crystal Meth

• As per Narconon Fresh Start, since Crystal Meth
  is a psychoactive stimulant drug, it is also a
  very addictive drug. It can affect the mental
  processes and mood by stimulating the brain.

It enables the release of neurotransmitters like
norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin and
subsequently turns the psychological reward
system on.
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Abuse of Crystal Meth
As per Narconon Fresh Start, once the
psychological reward system is on, the mood,
confidence, mental alertness and self-esteem of
the individual gets boosted. And this is one of
the major reasons why it is abused by so many.
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Abuse of Crystal Meth

• There can be numerous adverse effects on the mind
  and the body due to the abuse of crystal meth. It
  can increase the heart rate and blood pressure,
  causing bradycardia, dizziness, headaches,
  increased libido, constipation, diarrhea,
  arrhythmias, anorexia, twitching, blurred vision,
  palpitations, suicidal thoughts, tachycardia,
  hyperactivity, aggression, restlessness or
  anxiety. In case of an overdose, the effects of
  the drug on the body can include convulsions and
  hyperthermia or high body temperature, causing
  death at times.

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Abuse of Crystal Meth
This is one of the main reasons why a person who
wants to get rid of this drug should make the
attempt under the watchful eyes of a
rehabilitation program like Narconon Fresh Start.
These programs are highly equipped to help the
addict with the withdrawal symptoms. Addicts, who
try to get rid of their addiction on their own
could cause more harm to themselves than they
already have.
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Abuse of Crystal Meth
It can deteriorate the condition of the skin, as
the addict will be constantly urged to pick the
skin. The addicts will have the feeling of bugs
crawling under or on their skin, causing them to
pick on their skin. If you have a friend or a
family member who is addicted to meth, make sure
to educate them of the benefits of getting rid of
their addiction with medical assistance. Seeking
for medical help should not be seen as a
weakness, and especially in case of getting rid
of Meth, it is the most practical step an addict
can take.
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