THE HORRORS OF METHAMPHETAMINES
SKIN 0
Acne appears or worsens Obsessive skin-
picking onen causes meth users' faces to
covered in small sores and scarring- the
result of a common sensory hallucination of
bugs crawling beneath the skin
AND FAT o
Meth, like other stimulants, suppresses
appetite and can lead to undernourishment
due to long periods without Over time,
the body begins consuming muscle tissue
and facial fat, giving users a gaunt, hollowed-
out appearance
TEETHANDGUMS 0
'Meth Mouth' is caused Oy several factors,
tooth enamel is dissolved by the harsh
chemicals of the drug, the blood vessels
contained in healthy gums and teeth shrink,
increasing the rate of decay, the production of
saliva diminishes, allowing harmful acids to
further damage the mouth, cravings for
sugary foods increases with meth use, oral
hygiene is typically neglected while high, and
heavy tooth-grinding is an additional Side
effect of the drug
INCREASING ESTIMATEDAGE
The combination of skin issues, facial fat and
muscle loss, hygiene neglect and increased
oral decay lead to the appearance of
exaggerated aging, sometimes shockingly
@ AGE25
AGE23
AGE25
Methamphetamine Users
Addiction touthes nearly every family, ravaging physical and mental health, relationships, and
personal finances Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, daughters and sons. No one is immune tothe
frightening long-term impact of hard drug abusa What follows is a sobering depiction of REAL
individuals who've fallen victim to the temptation of drug use - in this case, Methamphetamine -
whose devastating effects are all too apparent
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