Signs and Symptoms of Methamphetamine Use
Short-Term Use Can Result In
- Inability to sleep
- Nervous physical activity
- Severely decreased appetite
- Increased respiration and/or increased body temperature
- Burns, nosebleeds or track marks
- Carelessness about appearance
- Deceit or secretiveness
- Violence and aggression
- Presence of inhaling and injecting paraphernalia
- Withdrawal from family, friends and co-workers
- Loss of interest in work and family/community activities
- Problems at work
Long-Term Use Can Result In
- Dependence even after using one or two times
- Hallucinations, paranoia, mood disturbances, repetitive motor activities
- Severe anorexia
- Memory loss
- Stroke, liver or heart failure
** In all cases of methamphetamine use, a user may experience a loss of inhibitions and a false sense of control and confidence, which can lead to dangerous behavior.