Methamphetamine
what Drug category does methamphetamine fall into?
stimulant
What are some Short-Term Health Effects and Risks of Meth Use?
mostly online or on the street
What is the most potent form of Methamphetamine?
Crystal meth also know as ice
what does it look like?
Because methamphetamine can be produced using many different methods, its appearance can vary dramatically. The drug may be sold either as a powder--sometimes crystalline--or as rock-like chunks. The color of methamphetamine likewise varies: white, yellow, brown, gray, orange, and pink all have been observed.
What are some Long-Term Effects and Risk of Meth?
How is methamphetamine took?
Methamphetamine can be injected, smoked, snorted, or ingested orally. Injecting or smoking the drug produces an immediate and intense rush. The euphoric effect that results from snorting or ingesting the drug is not as intense and requires more time to take effect--3 to 5 minutes for snorting and 15 to 20 minutes for oral ingestion.
what is the-most commonly available type of Methamphetamine in Australia?
Crystal meth also know as ice
What forms does methamphetamine come in?
Crystal, paste and powder
or
Ice, base and speed
What is the "crash" effect of using meth?
Using meth causes the brain to release a chemical called dopamine, which gives the user a feeling of pleasure.
How many young students in America use methamphetamine?
In 2022, an estimated 0.2% of 8th graders, 0.3% of 10th graders, and 0.5% of 12th graders reported using methamphetamine in the past 12 months.
How many Australians die from methamphetamine use in 2015?
In 2015 there were 280
How long can methamphetomine last for?
can last up to 24 hours
Meth is an addictive drug that can cause aggression, violent behavior, and psychosis (loss of contact with reality).
What is the most prescribed stimulant?
Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) Ritalin and Concerta (methylphenidate) Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)
how many Australia's have tried/used Methamphetamine?
7 percent of adults in Australia (more than 1.3 million Australians) have reported they have tried meth, with about 400,000 adults reporting using meth within the month before the survey. This would qualify as one of the highest rates of meth abuse in the entire world.
What are the 4 other names does methamphetamine have?
Speed, meth, crystal and ice
How can you try and treat a meth addiction?
While there are currently no Food and Drug Administration-approved medications to treat meth addiction, behavioral therapies can be effective. Behavioral treatments can help someone stop using methamphetamine and recover from addiction
How many people die from overdoses involving methamphetamine?
In 2021, approximately 32,537 people died from an overdose.
what is one of the Street Terms for Methamphetamine
Beannies
Brown
Chalk
Chicken feed
Cinnamon
CrinkCrypto
Fast
Getgo
Methlies quik
Mexican crackRedneck cocaine
Rock
Tick tick
Wash
Yellow powder