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Meth is a highly addictive stimulant. It releases a massive number of neurotransmitters, and leads to a large amount of euphoric effects. Many users are drawn to it, because they know that it can increase energy, and feelings of invulnerability.

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Some of the many effects of meth are faster breathing, higher heart rate, and irregular heartbeat.

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Meth use in the US is typically is used by more minorities, and globally it can vary a lot depending on the region. The usage of meth has grown over the years.

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I think that meth is used by so many people because it creates a feeling of euphoria and many people search for that because of their own struggles. The usage of meth should be a concern, because it causes lots internal damage to your body and mind, which cannot be reversed.

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Han, Beth, et al. “Methamphetamine Overdose Deaths in the US by Sex and Race and Ethnicity.” JAMA Psychiatry, vol. 78, no. 5, 1 May 2021, p. 564, https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.4321.

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How does Meth affect the state of consciousness? 

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How does Meth affect the state of consciousness? 

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Meth interferes with how the neurons send process, and receive messages, and can release an unhealthy number of neurotransmitters, which also affects how the neurotransmitters function.