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Meth Mouth and Crank Bugs: Meth-a-morphosis

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The SBB has already told you about some of the nasty effects that methamphetamine can have on the body-remember that post about how scavengers won’t even eat the dead bodies of meth users?

Meth-a-morphosis

Not only can meth mess up your body’s chemical structure and even cause problems with your heart and lungs, it also changes your appearance and behavior. Soon, meth users might not even look or act like themselves.

Bad news for teeth and skin.  Ever heard of “meth mouth?” It isn’t pretty.  Meth reduces the amount of protective saliva around the teeth.  People who use the drug also tend to drink a lot of sugary soda, neglect personal hygiene, grind their teeth, and clench their jaws. The teeth of meth users can eventually fall out-even when doing something as normal as eating a sandwich.  As if that’s not bad enough, meth can also cause skin problems-and we’re not just talking about regular zits. 

Take a look at these picturesDisclaimer from the Department of Justice-but beware, they are disturbing!

Meth users’ skin can start to look like this because they frequently hallucinate-or strongly imagine-that they’ve got insects creeping on top of or underneath their skin.  The person will pick or scratch, trying to get rid of the imaginary “crank bugs.”  Soon, the face and arms are covered with open sores that could get infected.

No peace of mind.  In addition to the “crank bug” hallucinations, long-term meth use leads to problems such as irritability, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, sleeplessness, confusion, aggressive feelings, violent rages, and depression. 

Users may become psychotic and experience paranoia, mood disturbances, and delusions.  The paranoia may even make the person think about killing themselves or someone else.

For more information about how methamphetamine could harm your body and mind, read more in-depth information on NIDA InfoFacts.

Meth Mouth and Crank Bugs: Meth-a-morphosis, 3.3 out of 5 based on 56 ratings

Posted: Monday, January 11 2010   Author: admin
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Category: Drug Facts

72 Responses to “ Meth Mouth and Crank Bugs: Meth-a-morphosis ”

  1. metha man says:

    dude that is some crazy crap.

  2. Greg says:

    This stuff is nasty. If you ever think about doing this you might as well shoot yourself cause your gonna die a horrible death if you do meth.

  3. awwww says:

    wow y dont they stop its killing them?

  4. lil white says:

    thats nasty are they trying 2 b ugly all da time

  5. gregg hellhound says:

    methbaby is [removed, per guidelines]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she may use but i dont think seh is aware of the damage it can do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    !!

  6. lyssa says:

    METH IS NASTY DONT USE IT PLZZ… IM ONLY 16 AND I USED IT FOR ACOUPLE OF MONTH I WOULD SMOKE IT BREAKFEST LUNCH AND DINNER AND I STARTED GETTING ANGRY OVER NOTHING I STARTED CHANGING BUT I DIDNT NOE MY FAMILY SAW HOW I WAS BECOMMING A DIFFRENT PERSON THE DRUG WAS CRONTROLING ME AND MY BODY BUT I DIDNT CARE ALL I WAS LOOKING FOR WAS MY NEXT HIT. NOW THAT IM SOBER I FILL HELLA GOOD I FINALLY RELIZE IM A BETTER PERSON WITHOUT IT. IVE BEEN CLEAN FOR 9 MONTHS NOW AND IT FILLS REALLY GOOD TO HAVE CONTROL OVER MY LIFE…

  7. kk says:

    dont do drugs

  8. clumsy says:

    Being an addict is something we don’t chose to be in life. It’s a face that can’t wash off. Chose to be clean and live life.

  9. Your mom says:

    Meth is bad…and gross…nuff said

  10. the poop that you just flushed down your toilet says:

    Don’t use meth or any other drug!

  11. Meth Addiction Treatment NJ says:

    Using meth is a quick way to lose everything… your health, your job, your friends, your family. There is no way to use meth without getting addicted eventually, sooner rather than later. Just ask Eddie Van Halen or Yasmine Bleeth.

    In New Jersey, if you need help with a meth (or any other drug or alcohol) addiction, please visit us [commercial link removed, per guidelines]

  12. YULIETZAGRANTKILEY says:

    YO THIS IS SOME MESSED STUFF MAN. MY HOMIE DIED FROM METH . IT WAS SO SAD YOO ! LIL KIDS DONT DO NO DRUGS !!!!!!!!! XOXOXOXOXO HOMIEZ

  13. yeeebuddy says:

    dont do meth , its bad (:
    xoxox homiez

  14. "SWAG" says:

    wow there are so many people that just need help. i mean sereously that is just messed up and if you need to take a drug than GET SOME HELP!!!!!!!!!!

    “SWAG”

  15. melody says:

    this happens to be gross and maybe instead of leaving nasty comments you should go out there and tell people not to use it.!

  16. Nik-Nik says:

    dont do drug! my real mom is still do drug. i live with my dad. when im baby she wus party and leave me outside and i was very sick and become deaf. see she was high and dont care bout me. so i not allow around her. i dont want to be around her. i got stepmom and dad who love and care me. so i’m tell u the truth so dont do drug…

  17. AGINST METH says:

    DONT DO METH…ITS BAD DONT LISTEN TO METH ADDICTION [Language deleted, per guidelines]

  18. AGINST METH says:

    DONT DO IT,,,,,,,

  19. Taylor says:

    Dear Readers,
    If your reading this i wanna tell you i’ve never tried meth before ever! but my mother used to be a very big addict with meth! she didnwt care abfout me nor none or my sisters. we had to fend for our self. Meth is nothing but a loaded gun your about to put to your head! It take your life away, your family, your friends, everything! PLEASE JUST SAY NO!
    Love Taylor, (:

  20. kazuke person says:

    meth does disgusting things to your body. i don’t even know why people even consider using meth, let alone other drugs. they should just leave them alone. drugs mess you up.

  21. kazuke person says:

    meth isn’t for you, so don’t do it, even if your friends are. and if they are, go tell an adult. meth isn’t for you.

  22. Beezy says:

    Oh dear! Agreed! Meth is horriblehorrible stuff! I was a junkie from the git-go, mostly heroin, but meth helps with the withdrawals. I better explain- meth doesn’t make heroin withdrawals go away, but helps cover them up. For instance- when coming off heroin, you can’t sleep. Seriously. Not for NUTHIN” can you sleep. Meth makes you not care that u can’t sleep. My advice? Keep your bodies CLEAN. No drugs, no worries… I mean, who wants to lose a tooth in their sandwich??? ;) xoxox! -Beez

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