Methamphetamine

Facts

100

Methamphetamine belongs to this class of drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system.

stimulants

200

This is the most common and intense way to use methamphetamine, often associated with a fast "rush"

smoking

300

Methamphetamine is chemically classified as a Schedule II substance, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and is only legal with this.

prescription

400

This is the average age that people start using methamphetamine

19

500

In 2016 how many tons of meth were seized in North America 

87 tons

Effects

100

 increased energy, mood and confidence, restlessness, decreased appetite, rapid breathing, muscle twitches, irregular heart rate and increased blood pressure and temperature, are what type of effect 

Physical 

200

Long-term use can lead to this mental health condition characterized by hallucinations and a loss of contact with reality.

psychosis

300

This rapid-acting neurotransmitter is released in massive amounts by meth, causing a intense "high" followed by a severe crash.

dopamine

400

This condition,caused by meth, often termed "crank bugs," involves the hallucination of bugs.

Formication

500

What phenomenon is caused from the lack of saliva in your mouth causing bacteria to grow more

Meth Mouth 

Types of Meth

100

: This version typically appears as a bitter-tasting fine grain that can range in color from white to brown 

Powdered Meth

200

• Often found in Southeast Asia, these small, colored tablets are a combination of methamphetamine and caffeine.

Yaba or Pills

300

• This form is described as a damp, oily, or pasty substance that is typically off-white or yellowish in color.

Base Meth

400

• To evade detection during transport, the drug is sometimes dissolved into this fluid state.

Liquid Meth

500

What is the name for the FDA approved, legal version of meth 

Desoxyn