WHAT IT IS
Crystal meth is a form of methamphetamine that looks like small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white rocks.
It is a powerful and addictive man-made drug that causes aggression and violent of psychotic behavior.
Many users report getting addicted from the first time they use it.
It is one of the hardest drugs to treat.
HOW IT’S PASSED THROUGH THE BODY
After smoking or inhaling meth it first enters the lungs, then it then travels to the heart, and eventually makes its way to the brain.
When orally ingesting meth, it travels to the stomach and small intestine into the bloodstream. As a result enzymes in the stomach break down the meth, metabolizing it so it gets sent to the brain.
SHORT TERM EFFECTS
Nausea
Delusions of power
Increased aggressiveness and irritability
Weight loss
LONG TERM EFFECTS
Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Damage to blood vessels in the brain, leading to strokes or irregular heartbeat and cardiovascular collapse or death
Liver, kidney, and lung damage
Brain damage
Information gathered from www.drugfreeworld.org.