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

Often called "ice" or "glass," this is the appearance of high-purity, crystalized methamphetamine.

crystal meth

Effects

100

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

psychosis

200

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

dopamine

300

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

Formication

400

Methamphetamine constricts blood vessels and causes a rapid or irregular heart rate, also known by this medical term.

Tachycardia

500

This term describes a dangerous, potentially lethal increase in body temperature caused by methamphetamine use.

Hyperthermia

Types of Meth

100

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

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

While infamous as an illicit street drug, methamphetamine is technically approved by the FDA for the treatment of these two conditions under the brand name Desoxyn.

ADHD and Narcolepsy