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DRUG CLASSIFICATION

• Methamphetamine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant with recognized medical value.• Methamphetamine is produced

illegally in many countries, including the United States.• Methamphetamine is highly

addictive and goes by the street names of ice, crystal, crystal meth, speed, crank, and glass.

VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Methamphetamine is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol.

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LONG AND SHORT TERM EFFECTS

Long Term Effects

-Significant deficits in attention, working memory, and executive functions-severe brain damage-Decrease in dopamine transmitters in several regions of the brain-cognitive impairments- Density of serotonin decreased-violent behavior-dental problems-insomnia-increased risk to contract diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis

Short Term Effects-Paranoia-hypertension-increased alertness-Rapid and irregular heartbeat-Increased blood pressure

OTHER INFORMATION

• Abused by over 35 million people in the world

• Can be used as a prescription medication to treat ADHD, extreme obesity, and a sleeping disorder called narcolepsy. However it is only resorted to when less harmful drugs have failed to have an effect.

WELL DOCUMENTED CASE OF ABUSE

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WORKS CITED

"Methamphetamine." Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior. Ed. Pamela Korsmeyer and Henry R. Kranzler. 3rd ed. Vol. 3. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA, 2009. 30-31. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 19 Mar. 2012.

"Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health. Ed. Laurie J. Fundukian and Jeffrey Wilson. 2nd ed. Vol. 2. Detroit: Gale, 2008. 723-725. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 19 Mar. 2012.

Adams, Jill U., and Tish Davidson. "Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Ed. Laurie J. Fundukian. 4th ed. Vol. 4. Detroit: Gale, 2011. 2861-2864. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 19 Mar. 2012.