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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