Sex on Methamphetamine

What is meth?

Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant of the central nervous system that may be smoked, snorted, orally ingested, or injected into the body. It is commonly referred to as meth.

Effects on the body

When meth is taken, the user feels an intense rush almost immediately, which is caused by the release of large amounts of dopamine in the area of the brain that controls pleasure. Meth increases alertness and energy, decreases appetite, and may last up to twelve hours at a time. Immediate side effects include convulsions, dangerously high body temperature, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, stomach cramps, and shaking.

Chronic users have a good chance of building up a tolerance for meth, which will then require the person to use greater and greater amounts of it to achieve the same high. This, in turn, leads to a greater likelihood of overdose. Some abusers will go on a