Edward Bednarczyk of the University at Buffalo told. “There’s not a lot of long-term data on the people who use meth for decades,” Dr. Some effects of meth continue for years after last use. However, the long-term effects don’t go away as quickly. Short-term side effects of meth, such as rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure and increased body temperature, usually fade when meth leaves the body. Kevin Wandler of Advanced Recovery Systems describes the long-term impact meth has on the body.
