Methamphetamine quickly enters the bloodstream upon ingestion, rapidly spreading throughout the body. Once inside, it’s distributed promptly throughout, eventually reaching the brain, where it causes erratic behavior, high body temperature, confusion, and uncontrollable muscle jerking (shakes). Meth can even lead to dangerously high heart rates or even death – this drug is typically produced at home laboratories using ingredients like pseudoephedrine, found in many cold medicines to relieve congestion; its possession or production is without an approved permit in most states.
Meth can be detected in urine, saliva, and hair drug tests; its detection depends on its use method and consumption frequency. Meth’s length of stay in your body also varies based on your overall health and how your liver and kidneys operate – for instance, if someone suffers from renal dysfunction. These diseases reduce blood flow to their kidneys or lack antidiuretic hormone secretion, so it may take them longer to rid themselves of drugs from their system.
Meth is usually detectable through urine tests within two hours after consumption; however, heavy users may show up to seven days post-use. Other factors affecting how long meth stays in the body include dosage and frequency of use; how it is inhaled (smoking, snorting, or injecting); the amount used and method of ingestion (smoking, snorting, or injection).
