And it especially applies to crystal meth, which causes such powerful feelings of euphoria that users want to increase dosage. Heavy use can unleash profound psychological changes. In its most severe form, a toxic psychosis can emerge, characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, a feeling of bugs crawling on the skin, and bizarre behavior. Physical hazards . Since stimulants enable the body to go for long periods without food or sleep, a number of physical problems and nutritional deficiencies have been linked to use of the drugs.
High doses can trigger heart attack, respiratory collapse, seizures, stroke, and death.
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