HIV and METH. A deadly game. Are you playing it?

Methamphetamine, or Crystal, is a synthetic stimulant that is similar in chemistry to adrenaline, a central nervous system hormone that stimulates the body's responses. The drug is used recreationally for sexual enhancement and stimulation, to initiate more sex and to prolong the encounters. Methamphetamine (Meth) and HIV do not mix well together. Meth suppresses killer T cells, causes hypertension, chest pain, increased heart rate, abrasions in the mouth and rectum, damages blood vessels in the heart and brain and more importantly reduces effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy, thus increasing viral replication. Meth use and HIV infection might significantly alter the size of a person's brain structure and lead to cognitive function impairments such as difficulties learning or processing information. Younger Meth users who are HIV+ were more affected in some areas of the brain than older Meth users who are HIV+. Meth and HIV also causes personality changes, paranoia, anorexia, weight loss, irritability, memory problems, depression, sleep disorders and physical aggression. Are you playing with Meth and your health? Do you experience any of these problems? What are your thoughts?