Methamphetamines

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Substance Abuse
Methamphetamines
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Nov 9, 2004, 16:40

Methamphetamines

Drug Classification: Designer/Synthetic Drug

Slang Terms: crystal, meth, ice, speed, crank, glass

What It Looks Like & How It’s Taken: Methamphetamine is an artificial chemical substance created in a chemistry lab. It is a powder, sometimes made into capsules or pills. Users may also inhale/snort the powder. There is a crystallized version that people smoke.

Effects: Methamphetamine basically keeps you awake. Some people feel high, while others feel like they’ve had way too much coffee.

After/Side Effects: Methamphetamine is highly addictive and users just want more and more. It makes the heart race and sends blood pressure sky-high. Breathing problems are also common. It takes away appetite while causing hyperactivity.

Paraphernalia Associated with Use:

Methamphetamine is an artificial chemical substance created in a chemistry lab

Short Term Consequences of Use: “People who do “meth” get irritable, confused, and easily freaked out”. www.freevibe.com They report having increased attention and decreased fatigue, decreased or no appetite and hyperthermia.

Long Term Consequences of Use: Methamphetamine can cause death, strokes, and damage to the heart and blood vessels. It can also cause paranoia, hallucinations and mood disturbances.

Facts & Statistics:
People who do methamphetamine are usually doing other drugs like alcohol, heroin, or cocaine.

Only a small percentage of teens have tried it.

Sources:
http://www.freevibe.com

http://165.112.78.61/Infofax/methamphetamine.html

http://www.stopdrugs.org/meth2.html