Know the Scene: Meth Mouth and Crank Bugs: Meth-a-morphosis
58 Comments 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?
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 pictures
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.
dude that is some crazy crap.
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.
wow y dont they stop its killing them?
thats nasty are they trying 2 b ugly all da time
methbaby is [removed, per guidelines]!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she may use but i dont think seh is aware of the damage it can do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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…
dont do drugs
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.