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What is Methamphetamine?
It is a synthetic (man-made) stimulant that is highly addictive. The drug is abused because it produces euphoric effects -- sometimes described as a sense of well being--that can last up yo 24 hours. Methamphetamine is inexpensive and relatively easy to produce--making it affordable and readily available to teens.
What does it look like?
Its appearance can vary dramatically because it can be produced using many different methods. It can be sold as a powder--sometimes crystalline--or as rock-like chunks. The color varies as well: white, yellow, brown, gray, orange, and pink have all been seen.
How is Methamphetamine Abused?
It can be injected, smoked, snorted, or ingested orally. Injecting or smoking it produces an immediate and intense rush. When snorted or ingested the euphoric effects are not as intense and often requires more time to take effect--3 to 5 minutes for snorting and 15 to 20 for oral ingestion.
Methamphetamine is illegal. It is a schedule II substance under the Controlled Substance Act. Schedule II drugs which include PCP, and cocaine have a high potential for abuse.
Risks are high!
Methamphetamine use is associated with many serious physical problems. It can cause rapid heart beat, increased blood pressure, and damage to the small blood vessels in the brain which can lead to stroke. Overdoses of Methamphetamine can cause hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), convulsions, and death. Individuals may also have episodes of violent behavior, paranoia, anxiety, confusion, and insomnia.
Names or Terms used!
Beannies, brown, chalk, cinnamon, crypto, crink, methlies quik, redneck cocaine, rock, yellow powder. |
