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Methamphetamine, or crystal meth, is a central nervous system
stimulant with a high potential addiction, abuse and dependence. The meth
problem in New York is typciall isolated to rural clandestine manufacturing or
as an inner-city club drug that is brought from out of the country.
Methamphetamine is one of the most difficult addictions to combat.
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Methamphetamine, a potent stimulant of the amphetamine class of drugs, is usually illicitly manufactured and sold in powder, liquid, or tablet form. Normally mixed with various cutting agents (the purity varies), methamphetamine is the commonly abused member of the amphetamine class, which includes Benzedrine, biphetamine and Dexedrine. These drugs have limited but legitimate medical uses for hyperactive children, severe obesity, narcolepsy, and depression; they are consumed by oral ingestion, sniffing or injection.
STREET NAMES: Speed, Crank, Crystal, Meth, Uppers, Bennies, Whiz, Billy, Tweak, Bitch are a few of the common names for this class of drugs. Other Forms: Pharmaceutical drugs that are also amphetamines are Dexedrine, Desoxyn, Ritalin and Cylert.
Many regular users inject methamphetamine every four to five hours. A first-time user can remain high for up to twenty-four hours. On a "run," users may inject every hour or so until they finally stop, or "crash," due to exhaustion. After sleeping for eighteen to forty-eight hours, the user will awaken depressed, hungry, and then craving methamphetamine will begin another "speed-run."
Habitual users will inject about 0.25 grams (¼ teaspoon) to 0.5 grams at a time; users on a binge have been known to inject as much as 1,000 milligrams every two to three hours. When the drug is injected, a "rush" or "flash" of intense euphoria occurs within seconds and lasts from four to eight hours. When the drug is consumed orally, the effects will occur in twenty to thirty minutes but there may be no rush or euphoria as with injection. Snorting produces similar effects, but they are not as intense. Low doses of methamphetamine stimulate the central nervous system, resulting in increased blood pressure, respiration and pulse rate. Short-term use affects one's ability to drive a car, do complex mental tasks, or perform precise muscle functions; high doses depress the central nervous system and may cause sedation.
Although only a blood or urine test can give a definite diagnosis of methamphetamine use, however use can be suspected if a person has such symptoms as enlarged pupils or a pupils that react slowly to light challenges; acne or chapped lips; needle marks on the arms; an underweight or undernourished appearance; hyperactivity (the person walks or talks too fast); violent, argumentative, unpredictable tendencies; an inability to concentrate, reason, or remember; insomnia; paranoid or delusional behavior; or sores on the face, arms, or legs (caused by excessive scratching). Because of the aforementioned effects, the person on methamphetamine is often violent and is probably one of the most dangerous drug users in society.
Chronic use produces many physical, mental, and social complications, including sinusitis, bronchitis, and respiratory ailments; nasal ulcers and/or perforation of the nasal septum; paranoia; mental confusion and forgetfulness; severe depression and lack of energy between doses; addiction or dependence; loss of interest and motivation in work or school; chemical changes in the brain; a distorted sense of time (the person is frequently late or forgets appointments); violence or fights; family and interpersonal difficulties; and frequent accidents. Alcohol and other drugs multiply the influence of methamphetamine and its relatives, and such combinations of drugs commonly cause severely adverse effects.
