| | '''Methamphetamine''' (also called '''meth''', '''crank''', '''speed''' or '''ice''') is a highly addictive drug, known for its potent stimulant effects on the central nervous system. It is frequently confused with drugs that produce similar effects, including [[amphetamine]], methylphenidate, ephedrine, and [[caffeine]], among others, both legal and illegal. ''Crystal meth'' and ''ice'' refer to the smokable, free base form which has a [[crystal]]-like structure. Unlike [[Marijuana]], [[Cocaine]], and [[Heroin]], Methamphetamine can be made with simple chemicals available in hardware stores, like [[MDMA]]. | | '''Methamphetamine''' (also called '''meth''', '''crank''', '''speed''' or '''ice''') is a highly addictive drug, known for its potent stimulant effects on the central nervous system. It is frequently confused with drugs that produce similar effects, including [[amphetamine]], methylphenidate, ephedrine, and [[caffeine]], among others, both legal and illegal. ''Crystal meth'' and ''ice'' refer to the smokable, free base form which has a [[crystal]]-like structure. Unlike [[Marijuana]], [[Cocaine]], and [[Heroin]], Methamphetamine can be made with simple chemicals available in hardware stores, like [[MDMA]]. |
| − | [[Adolf Hitler]] was addicted to methamphetamine. The use of methamphetamine was widespread among German troops fighting at the [[Battle of Stalingrad]] as they fought in sub-zero temperatures with little or no food or sleep. | + | [[Adolf Hitler]] was addicted to methamphetamine. The use of methamphetamine was widespread among German troops fighting at the [[Battle of Stalingrad]] as they fought in sub-zero temperatures with little or no food or sleep, hence the origin of the phrase, "drug-addicted Nazis". |