The photos are part of a 48-minute documentary called From Drugs to Mugs, created by Deputy Bret King.

The most stunning feature of the photos is how quickly the face is damaged.

So consequently, the gums shrink as they do in old age.

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The teeth that remain can become discolored and black.

Both meth and heroin are often cut with sugar, McLellan explains.

Trying to get relief, theyll sometimes pick at their skin until there are open sores.

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Experts cant say whether the program will work, but Mooney and McLellan are hopeful.

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