It is also known as crystal meth, peanut butter crack, and poor man's dope. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug sold in powder form or as crystal-like rocks - the name "peanut butter" may describe impure rocks cut with various chemicals used to synthesize the drug. When smoke or inhaled, meth attacks the brain by causing a soaring rise in serotonins and dopamine, creating a heightened sense of euphoria that the user never wants to end. To this end, meth is very addictive, and can cause some very painful side effects during withdrawal.
Abuse of meth can lead to a number of body mental disfunctions, including kidney failure, permanent brain damage, increased paranoia and hallucinations, and heart failure. Frequent use of meth also decreases saliva production, which can lead to tooth decay. People who abuse meth are known to go to great lengths to continue their habit.
How to tell if somebody you love is using meth
If you suspect a loved one is abusing methamphetamine, look for these signs:
- Agitated personality, irritable
- Dilated pupils
- Loss of appetite, rapid and unexplained weight loss
- Withdrawing from friends, bouts of depression
- Rapid, unexplained tooth decay (known as meth mouth)
- Increased thirst and craving for sugary drinks
- Increased acne and skin lesions
Williamsburg Place and the William J. Farley Center specialize in treatment of meth addiction. If you or somebody you love has a dependency on methamphetamine or other controlled substances, now is the time to get help and put your life back on track. Please Contact Us today and start on the path toward rehabilitation and healing.
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