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Facts About Methamphetamine
Mary Pat Higley, PharmD, MBA
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Description
• Crystalline white powder• Odorless• Bitter-tasting• Dissolves easily in water or alcohol• Colors-brown, yellow-gray, orange, and pink• Clear chunky crystals (resembles ice)
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Historical Background
• 1919-developed in Japan• Methamphetamine was used by both sides
during WWII to keep troops awake• 1950s-prescribed as diet aid and to fight
depression• 1970-U.S. govt. made it illegal for most uses
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Slang/Street Names
• Amp• Blue belly• Crystal• La glass• Speed• White cross• White crunch• Tweak • Crank
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Body Intake
• Smoked (most common)• Snorted• Swallowed• Inhaled• Dissolved in water or alcohol• Injected
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Long Term Effects
• Irregular heartbeat (can lead to cardiovascular collapse or death)
• Liver, kidney and lung damage• Brain damage-memory loss, inability to grasp
abstract thoughts, extreme mood swings• Increased heart rate and blood pressure• Damaged blood vessels (can lead to stroke or
death)• Addiction
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Short Term Effects
• Euphoria-feeling of intense well-being or elation• Weight loss• Insomnia• Hyperactivity• Nausea• Hallucinations• Increased aggressiveness• Irritability• Anxiety• Paranoia
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Drug Classification
• Stimulant-drug that speeds up the central nervous system (CNS)
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Medical Uses
• Treats ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
• Treats exogenous obesity (obesity originating from factors outside of the patient’s control)
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