🔹 Long-Term Effects

• Severe dental problems (meth mouth)

• Extreme weight loss and malnutrition

• Anxiety, paranoia, violent behavior

• Hallucinations and psychosis

• Memory loss and cognitive decline

• Insomnia and restlessness

• Permanent brain damage (dopamine system disruption)

• Higher risk of infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis) if injected

🔹 Addiction & Withdrawal

Crystal meth is one of the most addictive drugs.

• People develop tolerance quickly → they need more to get the same effect.

• Withdrawal symptoms include:

  • Extreme fatigue and sleepiness

  • Depression and suicidal thoughts

  • Intense cravings

  • Irritability and anxiety

Because withdrawal is so severe, relapse rates are high without treatment.

🔹 How Long Does It Stay in the System?

• Blood: up to 3 days

• Urine: 3–5 days (up to a week for heavy users)

• Hair: up to 90 days

🔹 Overdose Signs

Call emergency help immediately if someone shows:

• Chest pain, irregular heartbeat

• High body temperature

• Seizures

• Severe agitation or confusion

• Loss of consciousness