Short Term Effects of Methamphetamine Abuse

Methamphetamine Abuse has short-term affects that can lead to more dangerous long-term effects.

Methamphetamine, a powerful stimulant, even in small doses, can increase wakefulness and physical activity and decrease appetite. A brief, intense sensation, or rush, is reported by those who smoke or inject methamphetamine. Oral ingestion or snorting produces a long-lasting high instead of a rush, which reportedly can continue for as long as half a day. Both the rush and the high are believed to result from the release of very high levels of dopamine into areas of the brain that regulate feelings of pleasure. 

Methamphetamine abuse has toxic effects.  High doses of dopamine can elevate body temperature to dangerous, sometimes lethal, levels, and it can cause convulsions.  These are just a few short-term effects of methamphetamine abuse. 

If you or someone you know has a methampehtamine addiction, contact Narconon Arrowhead.  Narconon Arrowhead is one of the most successful drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers in the world and we can help .  Methamphetamine abuse is not the answer; call Narconon Arrowhead at 1-800-468-6933 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out more information how you or someone you know can overcome methamphetamine addiction.

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