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METH FACTS
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As with any illegal drug, methaphetamine is extremely dangerous to the user.
In the Signs of Meth section, warning signs and symptoms of meth use are explored.
This section explains how meth affects the user's body and mind, along with those around him.
Meth is a drug with serious short-term and long-term consequences.
The following is a list of some of these effects
| Short-Term Effects |
Long-Term Effects |
| Rashes or sores due to picking at skin |
Fatal kidney/lung damage |
| Dilated pupils |
Permanent damage to pleasure center of brain |
| Shrinkage of vessels in gun tissue |
Memory impairment |
| Dry mouth |
Organ failure |
| Tooth decay |
Hepatitis A, B, C |
| Poor hygiene |
HIV/AIDS (from needle usage) |
| Bone loss/malnutrition |
Liver damage |
| High blood pressure |
Stroke |
| Irregular heartbeat |
Recurring hallucinations |
| Chest pain |
Clinical depression |
| Shortness of breath |
Paranoia |
| Nausea |
Schizophrenia/psychosis |
| Vomiting |
Brain damage |
| Diarrhea |
Death |
| Elevated body temperature |
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As you can see, methamphetamine is an extremely dangerous drug for its user.
Unfortunately, its destructive potential is even greater...
Each pound of meth produced leaves behind upwards of six pounds of toxic waste.
These leftover chemicals are often poured into nearby plumbing, down storm drains, or directly into the ground.
The toxic by-products used to produce meth pose long-term health hazards because they can persist in soil and ground water for years.
Meth production is very taxing on the community.
Cleanup expenses of meth labs are a significant drain on regional and federal resources.
The cost of the average cleanup is around $5,000, but it could cost as much as $100,000.
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