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Meth Additional resources: www.lifeormeth.org www.drugfreeamerica.org www.methmonster.org http://www.safest.org/Page.aspx ?nid=11#Methamphetamine www.justthinktwice.com www.methawarenessproject.org |
Frequently Asked Questions What is meth? Methamphetamine is an illegal, highly addictive drug. A powerful cousin of amphetamines, it is taken by swallowing in pill form, or by smoking, inhaling or injecting the powdered or crystalline form. It goes by many names, among them crank, speed, ice or crystal. How does meth affect people who use it? As a powerful nervous system stimulant, depending how is it take, it initially produces feelings of confidence, alertness, and energy. If injected or smoked, users also get a “rush” or intense pleasure that lasts a short time. Effects can last from four to six hours. When the drug wears off, the supply of brain chemicals producing these good feelings is depleted, and users experience a period of feeling “low”. Over time, the good feelings become less; the user has difficulty feeling good or experiencing pleasure even while using the drug. What effects does meth have on the body? Because meth is a powerful stimulant, effects include:
Among the symptoms you could notice are:
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