meth facts

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COOL

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You will feel high energy...

the effects of crystal meth last for 6–12 hours, making the “high” much longer than that of other stimulants,

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 RAPID WEIGHT .....LOSS

Meth can also cause rapid weight loss, a higher libido, and intense feelings of alertness and concentration.

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SEXUAL PERFORMANCE

because meth significantly enhances energy, people who use it can have more frequent sex than they normally would.

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EUPHORIA 

Dopamine playsTrusted Source an important role in motor function, motivation, reward, and how the brain experiences and interprets pleasure.

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Dopamine king

Crystal meth boostsTrusted Source the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine and stops its reuptake. As a result, it increases the levels of dopamine in the body.

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Repeated use can have some psychological effects.

– extreme weight loss – addiction – severe dental problems – intense itching, leading to skin sores from scratching – anxiety – changes in brain structure and function – confusion – memory loss – sleeping problems – violent behavior