By Jennifer Long Methamphetamine
High on Meth Fight or Flight Dopamine Release
Why Would You Try It? Social Lose Weight Escape from Emotions Staying up to Cram
Becoming an Addict Receptors Die Tolerance
Becoming an Addict Neurons Thicken Hardwired Behavior Becomes Automatic
Long Term Effects Meth Mouth Progressed Aging
Long Term Effects Reduced Brain Function Fewer Receptors
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