what are modern drugs and their effects ?

Crystal meth stands for the English “crystal methamphetamine”, ie crystalline methamphetamine. 

Methamphetamine is a white, crystalline drug that is sniffed (sniffed through the nose), smoked, or injected. It can also be swallowed. But whichever way it is consumed - it arouses a strong desire for more in the consumer. In most people, amphetamines of all kinds trigger a feeling of elation, a strong feeling of confidence and energy, a kind of hyperactive alertness coupled with the loss of appetite. The drug usually works for 6 to 8 hours, but it can also work for up to 24 hours. at a certain point, he will be drug-addicted.

The first consumption may be a pleasant experience, but it is also the first step towards a ruined life.

Methamphetamine is an illegal drug, in the same category as cocaine, for example. It is relatively easy to manufacture and therefore cheap and available. For example, crystal meth is consumed by all age groups, albeit mainly as a "club drug" in the club scene or at rave parties. Crystal meth is a dangerous and highly potent chemical substance and - like all drugs - a poison that initially stimulates but then systematically destroys the body. There is a causal link between its ingestion and memory loss, aggressiveness, and psychotic behavior. Heart and brain damage can also occur.

Crystal meth is extremely addicting. It uses up the body's resources and thus creates a devastating dependency that can only be alleviated somewhat by further consumption of the drug. Quite a few users report that they became addicted the very first time they used the drug. It is therefore not surprising that this is one of the worst addictions of all and is hard to escape. Many meth users die as a result of their use.

Manifestations:

Methamphetamine is commonly sold as a crystalline, white, odorless, and bitter-tasting powder. The powder can also be colored, such as brown, yellow-gray, orange, or pink. It can also be marketed in tablet form. It is usually sniffed, smoked, or injected. 

Crystal meth usually takes the form of clear crystals resembling ice (see picture). It is mainly smoked.

Short-term effects of crystal meth:

• Loss of appetite
• Faster heartbeat, high blood pressure, increased body temperature
• Dilated pupils
• sleep disorders
• nausea
• Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior
• Hallucinations, hyperactivity, irritability
• Panic and psychosis
• Excessive doses can cause convulsions, seizures, and death
• Long-term effects of crystal meth:

Irreversible damage to blood vessels in the heart and brain; High blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and death

• Damage to the liver, kidneys, and lungs
• Destruction of the nasal mucous membranes when the drug is snorted
• Difficulty breathing when smoked
• Infectious diseases and abscesses when injected
• Malnutrition, weight loss
• Severe tooth decay
• Disorientation, apathy, confused exhaustion
• Strong mental dependence
• Psychoses
• depressions
• Brain damage similar to Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and epilepsy

Above all, researchers are certain of one thing: psychedelics and empathogens are not miracle cures that simply eliminate illnesses after ingestion. But maybe they are catalysts that can prepare the ground for healing. The effect of the substances depends on the environment and the psyche of the patient. In scientific studies, the participants are accompanied by trained therapists, with whom they were able to establish a relationship of trust in advance. Afterward and a few days later you will meet again to integrate what you have experienced. LSD and Co. are unsuitable for self-medication because the surreal mental phenomena they cause can themselves be traumatic - for example, if there is a latent psychosis or there are no concepts for interpretation. or a "bad trip" can have long-term negative consequences.