Crystal Methamphetamine and Psychosis

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Crystal Meth (Methamphetamine) has been shown to cause psychosis and to worsen or cause recurrences of psychosis in people who already have psychosis.

Family history of psychosis + crystal meth = psychosis

Psychosis is an illness of the brain that makes it difficult to think and may cause a person to hear, see or believe things that seem real, but aren't. Crystal meth can cause psychosis on its own if used heavily or by someone who has some other risk factors for psychosis. Some of those people who get psychosis from using crystal meth keep having psychotic symptoms after they stop using. So crystal meth isn't good for anyone, but it is very important to stop using crystal meth if you have had psychosis or have a family history of mental illness.


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