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Is There A Way To Get Rid Of The Toxins In My Body Quickly?

Hi, I've noticed when I smoke meth for a day or two there's a strong smell of ammonia coming from me..it fills up the room, I can't get rid of it through showers or clean clothes..but I think it goes away if I don't use...is there a way to get rid of the toxins in my body quickly? Will I go back to smelling normal if I quit? And has this had permanent effect on my liver/kidneys? Thanks
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Hi,

The bad smell is due to the metabolites of methamphetamine produced by the body. Just taking showers will not help much as the body will continue producing the foul smelling chemicals till all the meth in the body is excreted. You can hasten the process slightly by ensuring that you are not dehydrated and the body is producing adequate amounts of urine. Once you quit, you will smell normally but beware, some of the damage from regular use of meth can be irreversible. Not only your kidneys and liver, but almost all of the body is affected by meth.

Best wishes.
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Is There A Way To Get Rid Of The Toxins In My Body Quickly?

Hi, The bad smell is due to the metabolites of methamphetamine produced by the body. Just taking showers will not help much as the body will continue producing the foul smelling chemicals till all the meth in the body is excreted. You can hasten the process slightly by ensuring that you are not dehydrated and the body is producing adequate amounts of urine. Once you quit, you will smell normally but beware, some of the damage from regular use of meth can be irreversible. Not only your kidneys and liver, but almost all of the body is affected by meth. Best wishes.