What is the effect of crystal meth?

Problems that arise from the use of Crystal Meth, include; Paranoia, Anxiety, Confusion, Hallucinations, Insomnia & Violent behavior. Psychotic symptoms may last for months, or possibly years, after someone has stopped using the drug! Overuse of the drug can bring on short term memory loss, wild rages and drastic mood swings, as well as the obvious damage to the immune system.

Users who inject the drug potentially expose themselves to HIV, hepatitis B and C and other viruses that pass through the blood from an infected needle. Other issues that can arise from repeated injections of crystal meth include:

1. Infections of the heart lining and valves

2. Scarred or collapsed veins

3. Abscesses

4. Pneumonia

5. Tuberculosis

6. Liver disease

7. Kidney disease