Tina is currently the most powerful stimulant sold in the Netherlands.
The intensity of its effect is more than three times that of cocaine (see table).
It floods the brain with dopamine, generating an intense feeling of euphoria.
You also feel energised and confident.
Its effect is often described as “overwhelming” and “incredibly sexually arousing”.
This sounds appealing, but regular use comes with a major downside.
It blurs your perception of time, and suppresses your need for food and sleep.
Sex under the influence of Tina can sometimes go on for days.
Its effect, once it wears off, is often followed by an intense and prolonged hangover, otherwise known as “coming down”.
The duration of this dip depends on how much you took, how long you took it for, and whether or not you took it in combination with other substances.
Many users experience physical, mental and sexual discomfort for days afterwards.
Symptoms include exhaustion, insomnia, depression, anxiety, severe mood swings and a diminished libido.
These symptoms can persist for a week or longer.
Elevated heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature
Dry mouth
Enlarged pupils
Stiff (jaw) muscles
Muscle spasms
Teeth grinding
Sweating and general dehydration
Dizziness, nausea or headaches (sometimes)
Drying out of the mucous membranes (in the throat and ass)
Ashy grey skin
Common after-effects:
Restlessness
Edginess
Insomnia or disturbed sleep patterns
Exhaustion
Mood swings
Depression, sometimes accompanied by suicidal thoughts
Paranoia
Diminished libido
Intense craving
Extreme weight loss (following regular use)
Effects of long-term use
Taking crystal meth is an extreme assault on the body, mind and brain.
The more often and more intensively you use it, the sooner you experience its negative effects and the sooner you become mentally dependent.
The intense “high” is often followed by a similarly intense “low”.
The following factors largely determine the extent and type of negative effects, and the likelihood of dependence:
Usage method: are you snorting, ingesting orally, smoking, booty bumping or slamming your Tina?
Quantity and frequency: how often and how much do you use?
Lifestyle: do you take sufficient breaks, and take in enough food and drink when you use?
Physiological predisposition: some men are more sensitive to crystal meth than others.
Your circumstances: do you already suffer from depression or heart problems, or are you socially isolated?
A lot of guys who use crystal meth on a regular basis when having sex eventually find it hard to have sex without it.
Symptoms of long-term use:
Overstimulation, sleep deprivation and depletion of brain chemicals can eventually lead to:
Diminished libido
Depression and suicidal thoughts
Continuous stress and irritability
Paranoia and psychosis
Other potential long-term consequences:
Malnutrition and diminished resistance to illness/li>