Use of the drug methamphetamine can drastically alter the array of immune proteins unleashed in the body, a study of rats shows. The finding may explain some cardiac problems seen in longtime methamphetamine abusers.
Methamphetamine is an inexpensive drug made illegally in home laboratories. It’s a strong stimulant that can lead to brain damage.
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