Addiction to Drugs/drug effects

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Expert: - 2/9/2005


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I am wondering if there is any known evidence of the effects of crystal meth. and blood circulation, even  a lasting effect involving the veins. Background: I had used this drug recreationally about 4 times in the past and found that my veins have permanantly darkened to almost a black shade. Also, in coming down from the drug, there was a severe problem with blood circulation to the point of blueing of the feet. My veins are still dark and I have not touched any drugs since. It is also hard for me to have blood taken from a doctor because of my veins. Just looking for some more information. Haven't been able to find any studies.

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Hi Joyce,

Crystal meth is a street name for methamphetamine, which can be smoked or injected.

I personally have not see the damaged veins as a result of the drug, I strongly suggest that you consult a doctor about this.

Most people who get involved with drugs are in fact depressed people without them realizing them.

If you feel you want to do something about this part, please come back and let me know.

Reading articles at our web site explains why people become addicted to drugs and what can be done about it.

Jurriaan Plesman, BA(Psych), Post Grad. Dip. Clin. Nutr.
For more articles see free web site at
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist

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I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

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Nutritional Psychotherapist

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The Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

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GETTING OFF THE HOOK
which is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in Hypoglycemic Health Association Newsletter

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BA(Psych) (Sydney University) Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)

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