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Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly stimulating drug that directly affects the spinal cord and nervous system. There are various ways to use the drug, one of which is smoking it. Smoking this drug is very dangerous because of the interactions it has with various systems in the body. Most of the dangers of meth are universal; however, the time it takes for a user to experience the dangerous effects of meth varies.
Meth Mouth
Meth users will experience a variety of oral symptoms that are classified as "meth mouth." According to METH Awareness and Prevention Project of South Dakota, these symptoms include dry mouth, gum disease, tooth decay and cracked teeth. In a healthy mouth, saliva is a barrier between the teeth and bacteria. However, meth usage causes the salivary glands to dry out, which provides an environment where the bacteria can eat away at the teeth and gums.
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Mental Symptoms
Meth is a stimulant that works on the nervous system. For this reason, a meth abuser may not sleep very much and may have a seemingly endless amount of energy. However, these effects of meth are very dangerous, as the body needs sleep to function properly. According to the Clear Haven Center, besides wearing the body down, meth can cause depression, paranoia, hallucinations and violent behavior.
Cardiovascular Complications
Cardiovascular complications are common in methamphetamine users. Increased heart rate, irregular heartbeat, inflamed heart, stroke and hyperthermia are all possible complications of using methamphetamines. In some cases, the damage is reversible if the drug is stopped soon enough; however, because of the addictive nature of this drug, the chance of stopping in time to minimize damage is slight.
Pregnancy Dangers
Pregnant women who use meth are more likely to have premature babies. According to the American Council for Drug Education, once the baby is born, he may experience lethargy and neurological complications. Additionally, he may feed poorly after birth.
Other Health Risks
Liver damage, lung damage, brain damage, malnutrition and impaired speech are all health risks of using meth, listed by the Boulder County Public Health website. While impaired speech is a short term effect that will usually go away when the drug is stopped, brain damage and lung damage are considered long term dangers. Convulsions, twitches and dry skin are other symptoms common among meth users. All of these are risky, as convulsions and twitches are involuntary and pose a risk of injury. Dry skin can be problematic, as scratching the itchy skin can result in lesions, which are a way for germs to enter the body, and meth users have a weakened immune system and may fall extremely ill from any germs--even a simple cold virus can prove dangerous for a meth user.
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http://www.livestrong.com/article/15449-dangers-smoking-meth/#ixzz288dyIBgf