But I want you to be armed with this knowledge in the hopes that it may put some of you off. Obviously, I don’t want you to go out and take methamphetamines. It’s important that you’re given as much information as possible so you can make a decision yourself. As with things like alcohol, meth users may find that the more they use, the more difficult it is to quit in the long run. Long-term effects can be a lot more serious. An increased or irregular heartbeat, decreased appetite, and even hyperthermia can be short term effects. While these sound obvious, during a come down from a meth high, it can be easy to forget that there countermeasures.Īs the drug stays in your system for quite a while, some of the negative aspects that are felt can linger. There are ways to combat this, such as re-hydrating yourself, making sure you eat (even though you won’t be feeling hungry) and trying to get some sleep (again, even if you don’t feel like it). These can occur every few hours unless a person takes another dose to alleviate the effects. Some people also note pounding headaches, a feeling of ‘dying’, dehydration and sometimes numbness. This is known as the ‘come down’ and is usually a dreaded end goal to taking meth (and other narcotics).Īftereffects can include anxiety and panic attacks, feelings of depression (as well as a lack of motivation), inability to sleep, low energy and can result in an increase of cravings for meth. It’s this that meth clings to and can make the initial experience of being a user feel good (as well as what keeps people coming back for more) Coming Down From MethĪs with any drug, there are inevitably going to be downsides. Dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline are responsible for regulating mood as well as sleep and wake cycles. These positive feelings are brought on by the meth targeting parts of the brain that are responsible for ‘feeling good’. While these physical symptoms can be unpleasant, over time a user can begin to associate these feelings with the pleasure of taking meth. Not to mention the aforementioned appetite suppression. Physically, effects can include a change in the heartbeat, twitching (known as meth tweaking), hot and cold sweats, and in some circumstances, nausea and even vomiting. This can cause problems as users may feel powerful perhaps even a little delusional.Īs a result, some may experience a loss of sense or will retreat from social interaction. This could be due to newfound confidence. This could explain why some people take methamphetamine during difficult times where they don’t want to feel much. They become “muted” or “blunted” from their own emotions. The flip side to this is some users gain no emotional response from taking it. This can make people feel on top of the world. However, while ecstasy makes one love others, meth usually involves love for the self. The feeling of immense love is similar in ecstasy. This is more than likely the reason why people take meth in the first place. Users will usually have a lot more energy and describe strong feelings of love and confidence. Physiological effects can be described as intense. However, there are some outcomes which are generally considered universal.
What Does Meth Feel Like?Īs with any drug, no two users may experience the exact same effects. While there are similarities, cocaine is fully metabolized and eventually leaves the body, while meth stays in the system for much longer. Some people think of meth and cocaine as being very similar. Other names for meth include ice, crystal meth, and glass. Meth use is either by injection, smoking, snorting or being oral injesting. It’s classed as a ‘ schedule II substance‘ by the DEA, which are substances that have pharmaceutical applications, but can be abused. The average age of a user is just under 20-years-old. One of the symptoms is an increase in energy and a decrease in appetite.Īccording to a 2012 study, there were around 1.2 million meth users in the U.S.
As the name suggests, it’s a member of the amphetamine group of narcotics.Īn amphetamine is a stimulant that affects the nervous system. If I’ve done my job properly, hopefully, you’ll be a little wiser and more wary of its effects. What I want to do is give a non-judgemental account of what meth is like. With that in mind, I don’t want to be a scaremonger. But if you’re ever tempted to give it a go, I’m hoping the following will give you some pause for thought.Īfter all, we know that doing drugs can feel pleasurable to many people. Because of this, more and more people are probably curious as to what it is and what it does to you.Įven if you’ve never considered actually doing it, you’ve probably pondered the question: what does meth feel like? It’s fair to say that television shows like Breaking Bad have certainly put meth into the public consciousness.