While the gay community has been in the news lately for equal rights, attention is also being given to another facet of gay life – crystal meth abuse. Not all gay men are abusing crystal meth, however enough men are succumbing to the drug that it is causing alarm.
Crystal meth jumped on the gay scene several years ago. The gay community has always been known for their party lifestyle, which may be the reason why methamphetamine has become so popular.
This man made drug is highly addictive and can create an addict after just the first use. Often times after a person uses crystal meth they will feel a sense of euphoria and an increased libido. Some of the effects of methamphetamine are as follows; paranoia, lowered inhibitions, malnutrition, depression, severe cravings for the drugs, talking to things or people that aren’t there, meth mouth (rotting in the mouth due to the ingredients in methamphetamine), weight loss, and sometimes death due to stroke, cardiac arrest, or an elevated body temperature.
If you or anyone you know is in need of help for a drug or alcohol addiction please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.