What are the long-term effects of using crystal meth?

[orion]

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Long-term use of crystal methamphetamine can lead to:

* rapid weight loss and malnutrition
* intense paranoia
* hallucinations
* mood disturbances
* rages and violent behaviour
* delusions
* death due to brain hemorrhage or cardiovascular shock.

(Source: Centre for Addictions Research of BC fact sheet, Fall 2004.)

[Casper]

I was using meth for four years, right know I'm 10 months clean tomorow July 13 2005. I get shakes and I can't sleep normally. My education has droped form using and I've devpoled pyscohis from using also I am an insomniac which means I can't sleep with out my meds! That I don't like taking but I have to. I've got depression, I've gained alot of weight from not using. I really love life of the Red Road. I encourge any one with this promblem to contact Narcotics anonymous, in fact I'll post the Number just in case, (250)383-3553. Don't throw your life away, Like I did and it got me to a point where I see life at a very different view! If your young go talk to the ones you love don't be scared. Really this time I know what that's like. I was in and out of different foster homes since I was 8 months old!! So when you think you can't trust you parents, always think again!! Thank You For Taking The Time To Read One Side Of The Story!!
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Kevin Adam Henry