Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 88, 1079-1091. Stroke and methamphetamine use in young adults: A review. Sydney: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. Cocaine and methamphetamine related drug-induced deaths in Australia, 2013. Brands, B., Sproule, B., & Marshman, J.Melbourne: Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society. Crystal clear: the social determinants of gay menвЂ™s use of crystal methamphetamine in Victoria. Leonard, W., Dowsett, G., Slavin, S., Mitchell, A., & Pitts, M.Withdrawal symptoms generally settle down after a week and will mostly disappear after a month. Giving up ice after using it for a long time is challenging because the body has to get used to functioning without it. The stimulant effects of ice may mask the effects of depressant drugs like benzodiazepines and can increase the risk of overdose. Ice + alcohol, cannabis or benzodiazepines : enormous strain on the body, and more likely to overdose.Ice + speed or ecstasy : enormous strain on the heart and other parts of the body, which can lead to stroke.The effects of taking ice with other drugs в€’ including over-the-counter or prescribed medications в€’ can be unpredictable and dangerous, and could cause: People may feel these effects for at least several weeks or months after they give up ice. These changes can lead to longer-term problems with anxiety and depression.

They can get stressed easily and their moods can go up and down quite quickly.

Some people who regularly use ice may start to feel less enjoyment of everyday activities. They may feel they need ice to go about their normal activities like working, studying and socialising, or just to get through the day. People who regularly use ice can quickly become dependent on the drug. These symptoms usually disappear a few days after the person stops using ice. High doses of ice and frequent use may result in a psychological condition known as вЂice psychosisвЂ™, characterised by paranoid delusions, hallucinations and bizarre, aggressive or violent behaviour.

needing to use more to get the same effect.

extreme weight loss due to reduced appetite.

With regular use, ice may eventually cause: Using a depressant drug such as alcohol, benzodiazepines or cannabis to help with the come-down effects may result in a cycle of dependence on both types of drugs.

headaches, dizziness and blurred vision.

The following effects may be experienced during this time: It can take several days to come down from using ice.

extreme agitation, confusion, clumsiness.

Call an ambulance straight away by dialling triple zero (000) if you have any of these symptoms (ambulance officers donвЂ™t need to involve the police): If you take a large amount or have a strong batch, you could overdose. Snorting ice can damage the nasal passage and cause nose bleeds. If sharing needles there is an increased risk of: If injecting drugs there is an increased risk of:

repeating simple things like itching and scratching.

Ice affects everyone differently, but effects may include: The effects of ice can last for up to 12 hours, 2 but it might be hard to sleep for a few days after using the drug. ItвЂ™s important to be careful when taking any type of drug. Use of any drug always carries some risk.

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