Active Agent
Methamphetamine (or Meth) is
a strong stimulant medication. Although methamphetamine has
valid medical use in the treatment of narcolepsy, street forms
are known as "speed," or "crystal" when swallowed or snorted,
or "crank" when injected and "ice" when smoked.
Effects
The effects of methamphetamines
are those of a powerful stimulant. Although there is some
euphoria and a feeling of invincibility, nervousness, insomnia,
and hypertension are typical side effects also. Palpitations
and sweating are common. Amphetamines have been used by people
who need to stay awake, such as truckers or students. When
not injected, addiction is rare. Chronic use may be associated
with irritability, cerebral hemorrhage (bleeding into the
brain), cerebral vasculitis, or even rarely psychosis.
Addiction Potential
Physical - low. Psychological
- moderate.
Method of Use
Oral Methamphetamine use was
the typical route of entry. However IV injection, snorting
and smoking became more popular in the last ten years, and
addiction risk and dangers have increased with these methods.
Pros
Medical
use as stimulant, way stronger than coffee.
Cons
Illegal. Duck when the pterodactyls
swoop down to get you after using this drug too much.
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