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Methamphetamine is among the most addictive substances on the planet. Some people are hooked after just one use. Here are some of the most common risks from long-term meth use:
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Downhill spiral includes nearly every part of the body
Psychiatric symptoms
Depression
Violent behavior
Obsessive/compulsive behavior
Irritability
Anxiety
Paraonia
Hallucinations (seeing things,
hearing voices, "meth bugs"
under the skin)
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Dental problems
Stained teeth
Cavities
Broken teeth
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Cardiac / pulmonary
Hypertension
Aneurysm
Coronary syndrome
Narrowing of blood
vessels
Pulmonary edema
Stroke
Heart attack
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Other troubles
Increased risk of HIV or other STDs
Depressed immune system
Dehydration
Seizure
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Nationwide epidemic
Nationwide epidemic
NATIONAL METHAMPHETAMINE TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
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INSIDE THE EPIDEMIC
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THE LONG-TERM IMPACT
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