Methamphetamine is a highly

addictive synthetic drug that stimulates the

production of certain chemicals in the

central nervous system called

neurotransmitters. One such chemical is

dopamine, which is responsible for

sending signals of pleasure to the brain.

Methamphetamine can be taken in a

variety of ways. It can be snorted, injected,

smoked, or digested as a pill. Its effect is

determined by its intake. Meth is known to

give the illusion of a “euphoric rush�?/P>

making it a popular drug.

Users continue to use the drug in hopes of

regaining the feeling from that first high,

which later can lead to addiction. Though

the initial effects of methamphetamine can

last up to 12 hours they are accompanied

by severe long-term side effects that affect

the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver and brain of

the meth user.

consequences that can occur when

regularly using meth.

methamphetamine, meth is also

responsible for rapid aging of the skin.

Meth users can look twenty years older

than their actual age in a short period of

time. (Pictured above)

When meth users hallucinate, they can

inflict severe damage to their skin by trying

to rid themselves of a sensation known as

“meth bugs�?crawling over their skin.