Meth Gets New York Man Arrested
A New York man is facing charges for allegedly cooking meth. Christopher Szlasa was charged with third-degree manufacture of methamphetamine, a Class D felony. Last Thursday, The Elmira Fire Department was called to a residence on the 1200 block of Magee Street at about 4 p.m. for report of a suspicious odor. Police officers were then directed toward Szlasa and told he had just left the apartment the odor was coming from.
Methamphetamine is a stimulant that is highly prone to addiction. The odorless substance may look like blue-white rocks or glass fragments. When abused by those who experience addiction, meth creates a euphoric high.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has classified meth as a Schedule II drug. This means the medication has a very high potential for abuse. While a doctor may rarely prescribe the drug as a treatment, the dosages are often much smaller than a person who abuses the drug would use.
What Is Meth Addiction?
Meth is a highly addictive substance. Addiction can take hold after using the drug only a few times. This is because the euphoria can last significantly longer than that of other stimulant drugs, such as cocaine.
Effects of Meth
When a person takes meth, it increases the amount of dopamine in the brain. This neurotransmitter is responsible for giving a euphoric high. Excess amounts of dopamine have been shown to affect a person's learning ability as well as motor functioning.
Repeated use of meth creates changes in the brain that last even after a person stops using methamphetamine. Physical effects associated with repeated meth abuse include:
- appetite loss
- constipation
- dizziness
- dry mouth
- elevated body temperature
- heart rhythm disturbances
- tremors
- twitching
Meth Abuse Symptoms
Repeated meth abuse can cause symptoms that include teeth changes, which are often called "meth mouth." Meth abuse can cause a person to feel as if their skin is "crawling" or itching, which can cause a person to obsessively pick at his or her skin. A person's appetite loss can also cause him or her to experience significant weight loss.
Getting Help
Drug treatment centers Poughkeepsie, can help you look for treatment options, as well as group meetings like Narcotics Anonymous (https://www.sober.com/meetings/na?city=poughkeepsie) can help you recover from meth addiction. Call today.