{"id":13876,"date":"2023-06-21T09:45:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T09:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youmustgethealthy.com\/?p=13876"},"modified":"2023-06-21T09:46:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T09:46:59","slug":"symptoms-of-methamphetamine-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/youmustgethealthy.com\/symptoms-of-methamphetamine-use\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Alarming Symptoms Of Methamphetamine Use"},"content":{"rendered":"

Due to the addictive effects that any illegal drugs provide, those who start experimenting with it end up chasing and becoming dependent on the high. A notorious drug that possesses such effect is methamphetamine\u2014also known as meth or crystal, among many other street names.<\/p>\n

Meth can have mental, physical, and emotional consequences to the user. That\u2019s why when a person is already addicted to this substance, their life begins to fall apart sooner or later. Fortunately, knowing the symptoms of meth addiction use can help you identify someone you know or love who\u2019s starting to get addicted on meth, allowing you to control or manage their drug dependency before it spirals out of control.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is methamphetamine?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before knowing the symptoms of meth use, it\u2019s first important to know the nature of the drug itself. Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug. The Drug Enforcement Agency considers meth a <\/span>Schedule II controlled substance<\/span><\/a>. Since it\u2019s a controlled substance, doctors can legally prescribe meth to treat ADHD and obesity, but the prescription can\u2019t be refilled.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to its addictive nature, around 2 million people were reported to use meth in 2019. The report further clarifies that around 1.7 million people are aged 26 or older, 275,000 are aged 18\u201325 years old, and 41,000 are aged 12\u201317 years old. (1)<\/span><\/p>\n

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4 Alarming Symptoms of Meth Use<\/b><\/h2>\n

As you can see, any age group can get addicted to meth. Fortunately, like any other drug addiction<\/a>, there\u2019s still always hope. So if you want to know <\/span>how to get meth out of your system quick<\/span><\/a> or you noticed the signs and symptoms in this article, don\u2019t hesitate to call a professional immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Behavioral changes<\/b><\/h3>\n

Experts agree that regularly introducing your body to meth will result in behavioral changes. For instance, it\u2019s common for meth-dependent individuals to experience unusual euphoria or exhibit signs of violence and aggression. Some users even point to the fact that they experience psychosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the symptoms of behavioral changes, especially psychosis, due to meth use:<\/span><\/p>\n