ABUSE Magazine
Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant
that dramatically affects the central nervous system.
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“Nobody knows for sure just how many teens are
using the drug, but a statewide survey found that
roughly one in 10 high school seniors have tried
meth at least once.”
Methamphetamine
is commonly
known as speed, ice, crystal, crank, glass
and meth. In its smoked form it is often
referred to as ice. It is a white, odorless,
bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily
dissolves in water or alcohol.
The drug is made easily in clandestine
laboratories with relatively inexpensive
over-the-counter ingredients. These factors
combine to make methamphetamine a drug
with high potential for widespread abuse.
Methamphetamine’s chemical structure
is similar to that of amphetamine, but it
has more pronounced effects on the central nervous system. Like amphetamine, it
causes increased activity, decreased appetite, and a general sense of well-being.
The effects of methamphetamine can
last 6 to 8 hours. After the initial “rush”
or “flash,” there is typically a state of high
agitation that in some individuals can lead
to violent behavior.
Methamphetamine users can be
identified by:
• Signs of agitation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Occasional episodes of sudden and violent behavior
• Intense paranoia
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• Bouts of insomnia
• A tendency to compulsively clean and
groom and repetitively sort and disassemble objects, such as cars and other
mechanical devices
Short-term effects can include:
• Increased attention
• Decreased fatigue
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• Increased activity
• Decreased appetite
• Euphoria and rush
• Increased respiration
• Hyperthermia
Long-term effects can include:
Dependence and addiction psychosis, such
as:
• Paranoia
• Hallucinations
• Loss of appetite
• Mood disturbances
• Increased physical activity levels
• Repetitive motor activity
• Dilated pupils
• Stroke
• High blood pressure
• Weight loss or anorexia
Source: methproject.org
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• Visual and auditory hallucinations
• Excited speech
• Shortness of breath
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