Major physical and psychological harms of methamphetamine use.

@article{Darke2008MajorPA,
  title={Major physical and psychological harms of methamphetamine use.},
  author={Shane Darke and Sharlene Kaye and Rebecca Mcketin and Johan Duflou},
  journal={Drug and alcohol review},
  year={2008},
  volume={27 3},
  pages={
          253-62
        }
}
ISSUES The major physical and psychological health effects of methamphetamine use, and the factors associated with such harms. APPROACH Comprehensive review. KEY FINDINGS Physical harms reviewed included toxicity and mortality, cardiovascular/cerebrovascular pathology, dependence and blood-borne virus transmission. Psychological harms include methamphetamine psychosis, depression, suicide, anxiety and violent behaviours. IMPLICATIONS While high-profile health consequences, such as… 
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