Toxicity of Meth?

[SgtD82]

Not that this would necessarily make me stop using meth, which I love, but does anyone know?

 

[sonar]

neurotoxicity?
http://amphetamines.com/neurotoxicity/

 

[quale]

While were on the subject anyone know the level of no effect? I don't think neurotoxicity is seen in adderall users so what is the daily mg/kg which this starts to be present for meth?

 

[XStentialmaiden]

I keep hearing that meth is neurotoxic, but I'm wondering if some ways of consumption aren't more toxic than others. For instance, I'm fairly certain smoking it off foil is more unhealthy than smoking it out of a pipe. Would anyone care to explain exactly why, though? I've heard all sorts of things: "it puts holes in your heart..." "the metal collects in your brain...."

 

[sputnic]

quale, theres no meth in adderall, its just plain-jane amphetamine salts.

 

[fairnymph]

Here are some good threads on this topic:
Meth Neurotoxicity
Meth Pre-load
Alpha Lipoic Acid and Meth
Post Load for Speed Use
I'm also currently working on a meth FAQ and a comparison of MDMA and meth neurtoxicities, so I have some more detailed information (with references) on my other computer, which I'll post as soon as I get a chance.

 

[fairnymph]

maiden -- There have been studies linking aluminum (which is a substantially toxic metal) and alzheimer's -- this is probably one reason why smoking off foil is a bad idea.

 

[XStentialmaiden]

Aluminum and Alzheimers.
This is a little off topic, but does that mean none of us should be wearing deoderant (active ingredient aluminum)?
Sorry. Had to ask.
Thanks for the links, nymph.

 

[PhreeX]

Smoking off aluminum is safe, if there was a risk you would sure as hell have to smoke a hell of a lot, I mean, a night of meth use kept to the weekends isn't going to turn you into Charlton Heston.. there was a detailed thread that de-bunked this before.. as for toxicity - click the links above..

 

[fairnymph]

maiden -- Yep, it means that deodorant could be dangerous....however topical aluminum does not carry nearly as many potential risks as inhaling or orally consuming aluminum.