[Alex M]

meth symptomsmeth long term effectshow can you tell someone is using meth?

[Kenneth]

bad teeth especially black teeth near the gums.Just shoot em dead, meth addicts are worst than dope fiends and crack heads combined. Hate these people.

[kitty]

pull out a box of psuedephed (the real stuff) if they practically fall over themselves trying to grab it they are an addict or run a meth lab.. usually though if they run a lab they use too. oh and the usualA meth user may exhibit some or all of the following symptoms and behaviors and may have some or all of the listed paraphernalia:Physical Symptoms:* Weight loss* Abnormal sweating* Shortness of breath* Nasal problems or nosebleeds* Sores that do not heal* Dilated pupils* Burns on lips or fingers* Track marks on armsBehavioral Symptoms:* Withdrawal from family and friends* Change in friends* Disinterest in previously enjoyed activities* Increased activity* Long periods of sleeplessness (24-120 hours)* Long periods of sleep (24-48 hours)* Incessant talking* Irritability* Twitching and shaking* Itching* Decreased appetite* Erratic attention span* Repetitious behavior, such as picking at skin, pulling out hair, compulsively cleaning, grooming or disassembling and assembling objects * Aggression or violent behavior* False sense of confidence and power* Convulsions* Carelessness about appearance* Deceit or secretivenessParaphernalia:* Rolled up paper money or short straws* Pieces of glass/mirrors* Razor blades* Burned spoons* Surgical tubing* Syringes/needles

[Ramona N]

Dark circles under the eyes. Rapid weight loss. Constant picking at anything. Speech is faster. Nervousness. Eyes aren't"clear". They're haggard looking. Won't eat.When someone does meth they lose their teeth after awhile, they are literally skin and bones (ever heard the term crack ho? thin as rails). What most people don't realize is that meth can and will cause your heart to literally give out or burst. I lost a friend last year to meth. Her heart literally burst.I agree with what the previous poster said but...Lets add:* A tube found at any convience store that contains a little rose or an empty Bic pen.* metal pan scrubber* A piece of wire to push meth down into glass* Rolled up paper money or short straws* Pieces of glass/mirrors* Razor blades* Burned spoons* Surgical tubingMost meth heads just smoke the stuff and have no need for syringes or needles. The rolled money or paper is mainly used for snorting coke.

[beej253]

When they're high they might be jumpy, full of energy, talkative and confident but when they start to come down they may become agitated, anxious and moody. They usually have bad skin on their face - spotty and look tired&unwell from sometimes staying awake for days at a time. They may start to steal if their habit is bad and they will usually aim at the easiest targets - family&friends.

[Debbk]

Symptoms- A change in facial skin. It may have been very clear, but now it's broke out. Dark teeth, after heavy use. The person has super amounts of energy. They can't seem to sit still. A change in personality. Never having enough money.Long term affects- Ruined teeth, blotchy skin, irritable.

[goodcook]

Meth addicts can't sit still. they appear very restless and jumpy. The often look tired and thin. They rarely make eye contact. If they snort it, they are frequently sniffing their noses. After prolonged usage they develop"speed bumps"which are open sores scattered over their bodies. (cause its excreted through the skin). Their mouths are always moving as in clenching and unclenching their jaws. Meth is one of those drugs that will kill you. It erodes the nasal septum, destroys the enamel on your teeth. It destroys your kidneys and liver. If its smoked it literally crystallizes in the lungs. It destroys the immune system making them prone to all sorts of wonderful diseases.such a pretty drug, eh?