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Meth the killer drug “Meth is a very strong drug that attacks the central nervous system stimulant.” “The drug works directly on the brain and spinal cord by interfering with normal neurotransmission (“HOW METH DESTROYS.” 1) Meth is also potent an easy to make only thing you need is a few boxes of cold and asthma medications containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, red phosphorous, hydrochloric acid, drain cleaner, battery acid, lye, lantern fuel, and antifreeze are among the ingredients most commonly used. Longtime meth abuse causes brain damage, various oral cancers and oral infections, as well as psychotic behavior, and various skin conditions; it also decreases nerve sensitivity. Brain damage is a sure thing for a meth user; it can …show more content…

The acids that people use to make meth corrode tooth enamel, letting gross decay to seep in. “when people use meth the users blood vessels shrink, causing the blood flow to your teeth to slow down an this is important because without the flow of blood to your teeth they cant stay in good health.” With repeated shrinkage the vessels die an your mouth tissues decay which leads to dry mouth, and with the normal amount of saliva glands to disable the acids in your mouth the acids attacks your teeth and gums, causing weak spots that are susceptible to cavities.(“HOW METH DESTROY.”) Psychotic behavior is the worst thing that happens to a meth user because the need for the drug makes them lose control of their actions (Shafer 2). “Meth causes so many problems for the user because the effect is has on the brain changes your chemistry so they become unaware of what they are doing.” (Shafer 2). Meth users get very violent when they are on meth; people on meth often display hypersexuality because the drug produces large amounts of dopamine in the brain. “Hyper sexuality activity can lead to promiscuous behavior and STD’S causing various problems for the user like drip age from your sex organs an life shorting disease that can get worse if not properly cared for.”(“HOW METH DESTROYS.” 5) Meth so powerful it’s like once you try meth for the first time its possible you mite be hooked for life, because the high you get off meth is tremendous some

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