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20 lis 2024 · Methamphetamine is a lab-made (synthetic) stimulant with high addiction potential. When sold as shiny bluish-white rocks or crystals, it may be called “crystal meth,” “Tina,” or “ice.” Methamphetamine’s short-term effects typically include feelings of euphoria and increased alertness and energy.
- Methamphetamine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Methamphetamine affects the central nervous system (CNS) by...
- Methamphetamine - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
1 cze 2017 · At a cellular level, METH exerts a myriad of effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems, immune system and the gastrointestinal system. Here we present how these effects might be linked and their potential contribution to the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric disorders.
26 kwi 2023 · Methamphetamine is neurotoxic and can damage dopamine and serotonin neurons in the brain. Most methamphetamine is made illegally, and it may contain caffeine, talc, and other toxic...
26 lip 2024 · Meth users face an elevated risk of heart disease, stroke, liver damage, immune suppression, and even Parkinson’s disease, and these conditions can be potentially fatal. Make no mistake: Chronic meth abuse can have a permanent impact on a person’s health, even after quitting.
14 lut 2006 · With repeated use, methamphetamine exacts a toll on the mind and body, robbing users of their physical health and cognitive abilities, their libido and good looks, and their ability to...
1 maj 2023 · Methamphetamine affects the central nervous system (CNS) by enhancing the release of monoamine neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. The use of methamphetamine can lead to many pharmacological effects because of its ability to use various molecular processes.
The severe and wide-ranging effects of methamphetamine have whipped up a “perfect storm” in rural Middle America, with direct damage to users, their children, and first responders and collateral damage to the legal, social, and health care systems.
