Pubdate: Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 The Province
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/vancouver/theprovince/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: Matthew Ramsey
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS OF CRYSTAL METH

Methamphetamine causes increased heart rate and blood pressure and can 
cause irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain, producing strokes. 
Other effects include respiratory problems, irregular heartbeat and extreme 
anorexia. Its use can result in cardiovascular collapse and death.

Other effects include irritability, insomnia, confusion, tremors, 
convulsions, anxiety, paranoia and aggressiveness. Hyperthermia and 
convulsions can result in death.
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