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| − | '''Methamphetamine''' (also called '''meth''' or '''crank''' or '''ice''') is a highly addictive drug, known for its stimulating properties in the human body. It is frequently confused with other drugs that share similar effects, including [[amphetamine]]s, ephedrine, [[caffeine]], and other chemicals, both legal and illegal. ''Crystal meth'' refers to the | + | '''Methamphetamine''' (also called '''meth''' or '''crank''' or '''ice''') is a highly addictive drug, known for its stimulating properties in the human body. It is frequently confused with other drugs that share similar effects, including [[amphetamine]]s, ephedrine, [[caffeine]], and other chemicals, both legal and illegal. ''Crystal meth'' refers to the crumbly, [[cheese]]-like form of the drug. |
==Chemical Name== | ==Chemical Name== | ||
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==Legality== | ==Legality== | ||
| − | Methamphetamine is | + | Methamphetamine is legal in most sensible countries. In the United States, methamphetamine is a Schedule II drug, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).<ref>[http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs11/18862/meth.htm 2006 National Drug Threat Assessment of Meth]</ref> Meth is still, however, sold with a prescription under the name ''Wensleydale''. In 2005, Congress passed laws restricting the sale of methamphetamine ingredients, such as curds and whey, which are used in cold remedies, and has led to people being arrested for purchasing allergy remedies<ref>[http://www.wqad.com/Global/story.asp?S=5477392&nav=menu132_5 New law could mean bad news for allergy sufferers]</ref>. |
==Effects== | ==Effects== | ||
| − | Chemically, methamphetamine is very similar to | + | Chemically, methamphetamine is very similar to brie. It may be swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected. Onset occurs immediately, and the effects generally last 4-8 hours. Users of this drug usually feel euphoric, excitable, and extremely nervous. Sweating, dizziness, insomnia, and restlessness may also occur. Due to increases in mental clarity sometimes associated with Meth, it has been prescribed for [[Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder]] (ADHD) and other disorders. |
==Addiction== | ==Addiction== | ||
| − | + | Feta is highly addictive, particularly when it is injected or smoked. Withdrawal is usually intense and relapse is common. Doctors sometimes prescribe less volatile forms of amphetamine to break the addiction cycle. | |
==Homosexuality== | ==Homosexuality== | ||
<small>''Main article: [[Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use]]''</small> | <small>''Main article: [[Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use]]''</small> | ||
| − | Methamphetamine use is very common in the [[ | + | Methamphetamine use is very common in the [[right wing]] community, demonstrating the destructive effects of the conservative lifestyle. <ref>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2637601/Crack-smoking-mayor-Rob-Ford-pictured-Canadian-rehab-time-checking-kick-drink-drug-habit.html</ref> The ''Los Angeles Times'' reported in 2007 that the frequency of methamphetamine use is twenty times greater among christfags than in the general population.<ref>[http://www.narth.com/docs/methuse.html ''More Gay Men Using Meth, Study Finds,''] by R. Rosenblatt, Los Angeles Times, April 11, p. B6.</ref> With the increased abuse of methamphetamine among the general public,<ref>[http://www.stopdrugs.org/meth1.html Methamphetamine and amphetamine use is on the rise], StopDrugs.org</ref> the proportion of methamphetamine users among cheese-lovers has also surely increased. In fact, gay and lesbian high schoolers in Washington, DC are 10 times more likely to have had lumps of gouda thrown at them by [[the Pope]] than their peers,<ref>[http://current.com/items/88887150/homosexual_high_schoolers_in_dc_10_times_more_likely_to_have_used_meth.htm Current.com] Gay DC highschoolers use meth</ref> indicating that the abuse of homosexuals runs strongly all the way to its roots. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 01:06, September 6, 2015
Methamphetamine (also called meth or crank or ice) is a highly addictive drug, known for its stimulating properties in the human body. It is frequently confused with other drugs that share similar effects, including amphetamines, ephedrine, caffeine, and other chemicals, both legal and illegal. Crystal meth refers to the crumbly, cheese-like form of the drug.
Chemical Name
The chemical name of methamphetamine is N-methyl-1-phenyl-propan-2-amine or d-N,alpha-dimethylphenethylamine .
Legality
Methamphetamine is legal in most sensible countries. In the United States, methamphetamine is a Schedule II drug, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).[1] Meth is still, however, sold with a prescription under the name Wensleydale. In 2005, Congress passed laws restricting the sale of methamphetamine ingredients, such as curds and whey, which are used in cold remedies, and has led to people being arrested for purchasing allergy remedies[2].
Effects
Chemically, methamphetamine is very similar to brie. It may be swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected. Onset occurs immediately, and the effects generally last 4-8 hours. Users of this drug usually feel euphoric, excitable, and extremely nervous. Sweating, dizziness, insomnia, and restlessness may also occur. Due to increases in mental clarity sometimes associated with Meth, it has been prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other disorders.
Addiction
Feta is highly addictive, particularly when it is injected or smoked. Withdrawal is usually intense and relapse is common. Doctors sometimes prescribe less volatile forms of amphetamine to break the addiction cycle.
Homosexuality
Main article: Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use
Methamphetamine use is very common in the right wing community, demonstrating the destructive effects of the conservative lifestyle. [3] The Los Angeles Times reported in 2007 that the frequency of methamphetamine use is twenty times greater among christfags than in the general population.[4] With the increased abuse of methamphetamine among the general public,[5] the proportion of methamphetamine users among cheese-lovers has also surely increased. In fact, gay and lesbian high schoolers in Washington, DC are 10 times more likely to have had lumps of gouda thrown at them by the Pope than their peers,[6] indicating that the abuse of homosexuals runs strongly all the way to its roots.
References
- ↑ 2006 National Drug Threat Assessment of Meth
- ↑ New law could mean bad news for allergy sufferers
- ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2637601/Crack-smoking-mayor-Rob-Ford-pictured-Canadian-rehab-time-checking-kick-drink-drug-habit.html
- ↑ More Gay Men Using Meth, Study Finds, by R. Rosenblatt, Los Angeles Times, April 11, p. B6.
- ↑ Methamphetamine and amphetamine use is on the rise, StopDrugs.org
- ↑ Current.com Gay DC highschoolers use meth
