Does meth use cause scurvy/vitamin C deficiency?

[JackiesBabyy]

I've heard it mentioned a few times that meth mouth is at least partially caused by scurvy. After looking up what scurvy looks like, it does kind of resemble meth mouth.

 

[Cloroxtastebad]

Use of amphetamines in general can cause vitamin and mineral deficiency's. However, its very unlikely to be so severe that you develops scurvy. Vitamin c is in everything now a days, hence the reason why scurvy is rarely seen. Much more often amphetamines lead to vitamin d deficiencies, which many people have before amp's are introduced to the picture.

Meth mouth is caused by numerous factors. Severe dehydration, malnourishment, sleep deprivation ect....

 

[shreddedlettuce]

Meth won't cause scurvy, poor hygiene might.