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UNDER CONSTRUCTION - PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON!
- Crystal meth is more toxic than crack and more addictive than heroin, according to several studies.
- 1 in three men who recently tested positive have used crystal in the last six months.
- Gay and bi guys who use crystal are four times more likely to get HIV than those who don't.
- Those of us on crystal are twice as likely to have an STD than those who don't use it, this includes syphilis and rectal gonorrhea.
- As of 2002, crystal became the leading cause of admission to substance abuse treatment centers in California, surpassing alcohol.
- People on crystal account for 9% of all drug-related emergency rooms visits in San Francisco.
- Crystal use is associated with 18% of all drug related deaths in San Francisco.
- Studies show a negative impact of crystal meth on HIV medications (Henry J., Hill IR, Lancet 1999; Baker et al, BETA 1997.
- Studies indicate probable long term neurological implications for heavy crystal users (Melega et al, J Pharmacol Exp Ther 1995)
