What Is Meth?
What is methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system. The drug is easily made in clandestine labs with relatively inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients. These factors combine to make methamphetamine, a drug with a high potential for widespread abuse.
- Meth creates a sense of euphoria for the user
- It is used as a stimulate to the nervous system and appetite suppressant
- Those abusing meth stay up for days, go without eating and "crash"
Methamphetamine can be smoked, snorted, orally ingested, or injected. It is commonly known as "speed", "meth", and "chalk". In its smoked form it is often referred to as "ice", "crystal", "crystal meth", "crank", and "glass".
Effects of Meth
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Short-term effects may include:
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Long-term effects may include:
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Meth Production
Things often found in a meth lab include:
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