The Impact of Crystal Methamphetamine on Mental Health and Recovery

This report focuses on crystal methamphetamine, a highly addictive and potent drug, and its detrimental effects on mental health. It explores the drug's impact on the central nervous system, leading to psychological disorders and addiction. The report details the physical and psychological consequences of crystal meth use, including increased body temperature, confusion, anxiety, and altered physical appearance. It also presents a case study of an individual, Phelix, who struggled with crystal meth addiction and underwent rehabilitation. The report highlights the challenges of recovery, including withdrawal symptoms, and emphasizes the importance of professional help and support. Finally, the report concludes with the importance of preventing crystal meth use and seeking help for addiction. The report references multiple research studies and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.

SUBSTANCE USE
DISORDER WHICH CAUSES
MENTAL DISORDER
Crystal Methamphetamine

Introduction
• Crystal methamphetamine is also known as Crystal meth, this drug is
highly addictive and very strong at the same time.
• Crystal methamphetamine affect the central nervous system and thus it
is considered illegal (Hamilton, & Dunlop, 2016).
• The drug looks like a clear crystal chuck or a white rock that is light
blue in color.
• It is also called glass or ice, which is mostly used in parties.
• It is ingested into the body using either injections or smoking using a
small glass pipe

Introduction cont.…..
• It is a dangerous since it damages the human body and can also cause
other problems such as psychological disorders.
• The ingredient used to make Crystal methamphetamine is
pseudoephedrine (Hamilton, & Dunlop, 2016).
• Creating meth is a process that is considered dangerous because it
involves a lot of chemicals.
• This products are toxic thus they may end up causing an explosion.

Effects Of Crystal Meth
• increase in body temperature of the user, which might end up killing
the person or he or she could pass out.
• People using Crystal methamphetamine becomes addict very quickly
and they may end up doing anything to achieve this feeling that it
leaves behind after using it (McKetin, Najman, Baker, Lubman, Dawe,
et al., 2012).
• The drug causes confusion and anxiety making one uneasy to sleep,
and have change of moods all the time causing one to be violent

Effects of crystal meth cont.…..
• The mouth may become dry, broken and the teeth will be stained and
rotten (Mohammadi, Pakrouh , Teimouri, Pour, Karimi,et al., 2015).
• Crystal methamphetamine alters the users looks for example the
individual may begin aging quickly and not normal, the skin will turn
dull and he can develop hard-to-heal sores and pimples.
• Individuals using Crystal methamphetamine may begin hallucinating
and become paranoid that is seeing and hearing things that are not
there (Shannon, Strathdee, Shoveller, Zhang, & Tyndall, 2011).

Effects of crystal meth cont.…..
• Others end up hurting themselves up and the people close to them. He
may also have a feeling of things crawling on or under his skin
• The users of meth is at a high risk of contracting infections such as
HIV/AIDS since the drug can distress decision and decreases
inhibitions (Rajasingham, Mimiaga, White, Pinkston, Baden et
al.,2012).
• For example people are more likely to engage in behaviors that are
risky for example practice of unsafe sex

The person Affected
• Phelix was a senior high school student who began showing abnormal
behavior
• He became unkempt
• Lost weight and appetite
• Dilated pupil and eye movement that was rapid, sleeping patterns that
was strange
• Psychological disability (Jerky, erratic movements; twitching; facial
tics; animated or exaggerated mannerisms; and constant talking

The person Affected cont.…..
• He was a strong addict and could not survive without it
• He was taken to a rehab facility in the United Kingdom to receive
treatment.
• The treatment was very difficult since the addiction of crystal
methamphetamine is one of the hardest drug addition to treat, however
it is not impossible.
• Phelix with the help of professionals was enrolled in professional
counselor or drug treatment program

The person Affected cont.…..
• The recovery process was not easy, he lasted for at least 42 weeks in
the rehab institution
• The withdrawal process was a slow one difficult and extremely
process that is valuable.
• phelix had used crystal meth drug for a very long time thus the
withdrawal was difficult.
• The facility started by lowering the drug use bit by bit instead of cold
turkey which could shock all his system and therefore the ill effects
reduced a little.

The person Affected cont.…..
• He experienced energy decline and cognitive function this first stage is
known as crash during the first period.
• phelix experienced the desire to use the drug even more it lasted for
almost 10 weeks,
• He became more depressed and anxious but he was able to go through
• Phelix began recovery with the help of others ( friends accountable for
his sobriety). he maintained a clean environment which lasted for
about 30weeks and he was able to come out a renewed person

The person Affected cont.…..
• The current situation of phelix is not yet perfect since he cognitive
ability is still slow unlike before
• He still keeps going on to therapy sessions with his psychologist to
better his life.

conclusion
• In conclusion the easiest way to stop use of Crystal methamphetamine
is by never start to use it at all
• In case one is an addict he or she should sick out help in rehabilitation
facilities.