Hot Railing Meth: What Is It?

The phrase “hot railing” refers to heating the end of a glass stem or glass pipe, inhaling the vapor of heated meth through the nose, and exhaling white smoke through the mouth.

Hot railing meth is also known as “glassing” and is one of the most popular ways people ingest meth.

Yet, as with other ways people use meth, hot railing the drug can lead to a number of side effects, as well as health risks.

Why People Hot Rail Meth

People may prefer hot railing methamphetamine for the following reasons:

Instantaneous Euphoric Rush

The euphoria that comes from hot-railing meth is immediate and intense. There’s no waiting around for it to kick in.

For someone with a meth drug addiction or dependency, this means instant relief for cravings or withdrawal symptoms.

That makes it a popular choice for meth use.

Perceived As A Safer Method Of Use

The perceived safety of hot-railing meth is one of its biggest draws.

People looking for a way to use meth that doesn’t involve injecting or smoking will often turn to hot-railing as an alternative.

Some people might also think that to hot rail meth means decreasing their risk of overdose.

Effects Of Hot Railing Meth

There are some pretty severe consequences of smoking meth, snorting meth, booty bumps, or using the stimulant drug in any other form. The same is true for hot railing.

Meth use can cause long-term cognitive impairment and psychotic behavior. It can also cause high blood pressure, and heart attack in some cases.

The short-term effects of meth abuse include:

• difficulty breathing
• seizures
• chest pain
• irregular heart rate
• stomach pain
• confusion
• mood swings
• agitation
• bleeding nostrils

More specifically, the effects of hot railing meth include:

Meth Mouth And Tooth Decay

Meth mouth is a condition in which crystal meth use causes dry mouth, tooth decay, and rotting gums.

This happens because meth causes your salivary glands to stop producing saliva, protecting your teeth from cavities and keeping them strong.

Without saliva, plaque begins to build up on your teeth and leads to decay.

Long-term meth use can also cause gum disease, loss of bone in your jawbone, abscesses in your gums, and even tooth loss.

Onset Of Psychosis

Meth causes an increase in dopamine levels, which is a chemical in your brain that makes you feel good and gives you a sense of pleasure.

It also helps regulate movement and emotional responses, like fear and pleasure.

The increased dopamine from meth can cause your body to produce less dopamine naturally, leading to meth-induced psychosis and schizophrenia-like symptoms.

Symptoms might include paranoia, hallucinations, or delusions.

Additionally, meth withdrawal can cause psychotic symptoms because it might lower your dopamine levels even further than before you started using meth.

Risks Of Hot Railing Meth

Meth is highly addictive, and you may have a hard time stopping use of it. An overdose on meth can lead to death or coma. In 2020, 23,837 people died from meth overdose.

Hot railing meth can also cause damage to your nasal membranes (similar to what you might experience if you snorted cocaine or heroin), and it can lead to bleeding and infection.

Because hot rails are often shared, there’s a risk of contracting diseases like hepatitis from sharing meth drug paraphernalia.

A large percentage of people who abuse meth may also be abusing other drugs simultaneously.

Treatment Programs For Methamphetamine Abuse

Enrolling in an inpatient or outpatient meth program may help you overcome drug addiction and treat co-occurring issues, such as mental health problems.

Meth programs may offer a variety of services to help you address the side effects and components of addiction.

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people learn to deal with the thoughts that lead to addiction and the triggers that might cause a relapse.

Meth detox programs address withdrawal symptoms and cravings.

These programs will also provide you with a safe and structured environment in which to recover.

Find Substance Use Disorder Treatment At Bedrock Recovery Center

If you or your loved one are facing substance abuse, it’s time to get help.

Speak with an expert from Bedrock Recovery Center to learn more about the treatments we offer for meth addiction and other substance use disorders.