METH: The Deadly Effects of Shabu

Methamphetamine, or commonly known as shabu here in the Philippines, is one of the most, if not THE most, widely abused drugs in the country. Let’s revisit the effects of shabu and how this highly addictive drug is dangerous to you.

Meth can give you a sense of power, confidence, well-being, and bliss. However, this is all false, as a few “hits” can set you up for a life of strife and suffering as you–and your family–go down in its trap.

First of all, after taking meth, although you experience the high it brings, you can also experience a severe “crash” afterwards, as the effects of the drug wears off. This makes you want to repeat the pleasant experience and avoid the negative ones, leading to continued use and eventually addiction.

The deadly effects of shabu

Shabu can cause irreversible damage to your body and to your mind, not to mention the fact that it also affects your behavior and causes problems to your family, relationships, career, finances, and reputation.

Short term effects of shabu

• Loss of appetite
• Sudden weight loss
• Insomnia
• Sleeping for unusually long periods of time
• Sudden change in sleep and eating patterns
• Nausea
• Dilated pupils
• Increased body temperature
• Increased heart rate
• Increased blood pressure
• Hallucinations
• Irritability
• Erratic behavior
• Violent and/or aggressive behavior
• Panic
• Psychosis
• Convulsion
• Seizure
• Death from overdose

Long term effects of shabu

• Irreversible damage to blood vessels of the heart and brain
• High blood pressure which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and death
• Liver damage
• Lung damage
• Kidney damage
• Respiratory problems
• Prone to infections
• Malnutrition/weight loss
• Severe tooth decay / gangrene
• Disorientation
• Apathy
• Inexplicable/chronic exhaustion
• Psychosis
• Dependence
• Damage to brain
• Symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s
• Memory loss
• Epilepsy

Are you using meth or shabu and are feeling its destructive effects to your mind and body? Please seek help now. Call or text us at our confidential helpline: 09175098826.