Long-term methamphetamine abuse may result in inflammation of the heart lining.
Methamphetamine can produce a high for 8-24 hours when smoked, as opposed to smoking cocaine which produces a high for approximately 20-30 minutes.
Studies indicate that the effects of acute doses of Ecstasy affect the areas of the brain involved in higher thought processes, raising concerns regarding possible long-term effects on both infrequent and regular users of Ecstasy.
Research has found that alcohol consumed before a meal increases caloric intake to a far greater extent than a non-alcoholic carbohydrate drink.