tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10365140.post5749636358114769464..comments2023-10-10T12:56:09.245+01:00Comments on Mental Health Update: Risk factors for methamphetamine abuseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10365140.post-13906179563138992722008-11-04T11:12:00.000+00:002008-11-04T11:12:00.000+00:00Methamphetamine abuse causes great harm to childre...Methamphetamine abuse causes great harm to children, families and communities, but it is a preventable and treatable problem that we are taking steps to address. Rampant caries is one of the hallmarks of chronic methamphetamine abuse. "Meth" is a potent central nervous system stimulant with physical and psychological effects similar to cocaine. It is the author's opinion that the caries associated with methamphetamine abuse is related to these risk factors xerostomia caused by the drug, a subsequent increase in sugared soft drink consumption; and lack of oral hygiene during extended periods of abuse.<BR/>------------------<BR/>Bobwilliams<BR/><A HREF="http://www.drivenwide.com" REL="nofollow">link build</A>Bobwilliamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04511770985340437844noreply@blogger.com