Friday, February 8, 2008

Methamphetamine

Speed, meth, chalk. In its smoked form, it is often referred to as ice, crystal, crank, or glass. Those are all street names for methamphetamine (mAMP). Call it what you may, but meth use and its symptoms are one in the same. If it's taken in large doses, methamphetamine's frequent effects are irritability, aggressive behavior, anxiety, excitement, auditory hallucinations, and paranoia along with delusions and psychosis. Meth abusers tend to be violent. Mood changes are also common, and the abuser can rapidly change from friendly to hostile. The paranoia produced by methamphetamine abuse results in suspiciousness, hyperactive behavior, and dramatic mood swings.

Meth use visually appears to accelerate aging when you browse the online before and after photos of methamphetamine users, displayed by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s office. They are photos of methamphetamine users ranging from when they first started using methamphetamines, and photos as time went on. Sadly, they look very aged within only a five-year period. Meth use and its quick-to-age side affect is looked at as some unknown yet accepted process that goes with the territory, or something to be expected for living life in the fast lane.

Drug addiction is a major concern in almost every part of the country. The number of people dependent on illegal drugs is very high in Washington. As Canada and Washington share a same border, it serves as a transshipment point for most of the drugs and monies. Most of the drugs like the marijuana and other drugs get an easy entry to the United States. Crystal methamphetamine has made Washington its home. Methamphetamine is easily available in any corner of Washington. Drug trafficking organizations are responsible for distributing the methamphetamine.

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