The drug problem is a major public health problem in the United States. Directly or indirectly, the society is affected by drug abuse and addiction at many levels. Methamphetamine or Meth is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States. The use of methamphetamine has a negative effect on the economy, the society, and public health. Methamphetamine use is associated with numerous short-term and long-term health problems. On the individual level, meth creates a false sense of energy and well-being (O'Connor, 2006). Thus, drug users often experience a severe mental and physical breakdown after the effects of the substance wear off.
Persistent use of the meth reduces natural feelings of hunger and can lead to extreme loss of weight. Other short-term effects include hyperactivity, disturbed sleep patterns Cheap Matt Dumba Hat , delusions of power, nausea, increased irritability and aggressiveness, insomnia, hallucinations, confusion, paranoia, and anxiety. In the long term Cheap Ryan Suter Hat , the use of meth causes irreversible harm such as increased blood pressure, heart rate and damaged blood vessels in the brain which can lead to irregular heartbeat, strokes, liver damage, lung damage, kidney damage, cardiovascular collapse, and death. Ill Health is the most obvious effect manifested in those who abuse drugs (Oetting Cheap Luke Kunin Hat , 2000).
Methamphetamine use also has a significant impact on the economy. Many drug users cannot secure or hold full-time employment. Those working may put other people at risk especially when they are employed in positions where the even low level of impairment is potentially catastrophic such as air traffic controllers, airline pilots, drivers and train operation. Economically, businesses may also be affected when employees engage in theft to finance their habits. Employees may supplies or cash, products, and equipment to get money to purchase drugs (Anderson, 2010). Moreover, lost productivity Cheap Marcus Foligno Hat , absenteeism and increased use of insurance and medical benefits by individuals who abuse drugs impact businesses financially.
Other economic impacts of meth abuse include increased the burden and retrain of resources for the federal, state, and local governments. The burden is ultimately passed to the taxpayer. The impact is most evident with methamphetamine (Quinton, 2002). Laboratories involved in the production of meth also adversely affect the environment and jeopardize the safety of citizens. Emergency responders, law enforcement personnel, children and those who reside near methamphetamine production sites have succumbed or been significantly injured as a result of substance production.
On another hand, Methamphetamine users regularly require extensive medical treatment. Children are abused, abandoned or neglected. This adds to social services costs. Drug users are also involved in a host of crimes including assault Cheap Jason Zucker Hat , domestic violence, identity theft and burglary. Drug producers strain law enforcement budget and resources as a result of the staggering costs linked to the investigation, remediation, and clean-up of laboratory sites. Additionally, the time and manpower involved add to the workload of an already overburdened law enforcement system (Krasnova, 2009).
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