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Also, transmission of HIV and hepatitis B and C can be a consequence of methamphetamine abuse.

Thus while by itself it is dangerous, it becomes even more so when mixed with other stimulants. And a lot of drug users opt for a cocktail, the report notes.

As many as 87 per cent of the drug users also have alcohol along with it. Some 50 per cent even use ecstasy and 68 percent smoke marijuana at the same time.

This mixing of meth with cocaine or ecstasy can increase the probability of heart attacks or can even cause severe dehydration.

Nicole Lee Head of Clinical Research at drug research and treatment center. Turning Point says "Using drugs comes with a lot of risks, so if you use multiple drugs you multiply the risks and potential harm. I think that people need to be really aware of the dangers of mixing drugs, particularly illicit drugs where you don't know what the content is in the first place. You could be getting anything really."

The Number of people who use Methamphetamines on it own is only 3.8%.

The use of drugs in combination has lead to an increase in the crime and trafficking In 1996-97 3900 people were arrested for drug trafficking but in 2006 the number has gone up to nearly 10,000.

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