Meth: How Long Does it Stay In Your System?
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Meth intake has detrimental effects on the physical and psychological state of the user. The harmful agents in meth create rapid hormonal and emotional changes in the body. These changes are difficult for the body to sustain in the long run, thus resulting in the permanent impairment of the body. So, how long does meth actually stay in your system? Meth, on average, takes 1-3 days to leave your system. Read more below about what affects the time it takes meth to leave your system.
What is Meth?
Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive drug that is manufactured illegally. A stimulant, meth targets the central nervous system, causing a rapid increase in activity within the body. Known by its nickname, Speed, meth increases the level of dopamine in the brain. This increase in dopamine causes the brain to function differently while leaving the user wanting more.
Timeline: Meth Leaving the System
Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive drug that is manufactured illegally. A stimulant, meth targets the central nervous system, causing a rapid increase in activity within the body. Known by its nickname, Speed, meth increases the level of dopamine in the brain. This increase in dopamine causes the brain to function differently while leaving the user wanting more.
Other Factors that affect the time it takes for meth to leave your system:
The impact Meth has and the amount of time it requires to leave from the human body is heavily dependent on the consumer’s health and other environmental factors. These include:
The release of Meth from the body is directly proportional to:
- The quantity of Meth consumed during the last binge.
- The number of times the consumption is done, the number of Meth cycles in a day.
- Metabolism speed of the consumer
- The overall health of the user and fitness of the organs
The release of Meth is indirectly proportional to the following factors:
- The proportion and possibility of the use of Meth with alcohol and other drugs.
- The channel through which it was made to enter the body.
- The age of the addict
- Time interval between the doses
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Phases of Meth Use
- Phase 1- Rush: The initial impacts of Meth can be felt within some minutes after consumption and remains active till 30 minutes, this is the peak of concentration. This is normally experienced if the drug is injected or inhaled.
- Phase 2- Elevated: This period lasts from 4 to 15 hours. In this phase the user is alert, aggressive, and confident; he moves forward in a detail oriented approach and works towards achieving his goal.
- Phase 3– Splurge: This is basically not a feeling created by the drug itself but is the name given to an addict’s habit of taking in meth in short spans. It is done to remain in the first two phases for a long time period. Each dose reduces the joy and impact of the initial phases. This phase can continue anywhere between 10 to 15 days.
- Phase 4– Altering and bang: This is where the addiction starts showing its true colors. The person hankers for more and more. The behavior becomes violent while the body movements and emotions become out of control!
Meth Leaving the System FAQ's
Does My Weight Affect the time it takes?
Of course! Someone who has less fat cells in their body requires less time to get things out of their system. However, it is usually only a matter of hours difference. For example, someone who weighs 200 pounds may have it in their system by only a few hours (Up to 24 hours if its a major weight difference) longer than someone who is 150 pounds.
How Long Does Meth Stay in Breastmilk?
The time is takes meth to leave breastmilk varies from person to person, but the average time is between 24 and 72 hours. This of course will depend on many factors (as discussed above) such as quantity used, weight, genetics, etc..