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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine. Richard Welter. What is Methamphetamine?. Known as meth, ice, crank, crystal, etc. Stimulant (upper) Can be swallowed, consumed, injected, and/or snorted Schedule II drug under Controlled Substance Act of 1970. History.

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Methamphetamine

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  1. Methamphetamine Richard Welter

  2. What is Methamphetamine? Known as meth, ice, crank, crystal, etc. Stimulant (upper) Can be swallowed, consumed, injected, and/or snorted Schedule II drug under Controlled Substance Act of 1970

  3. History Synthesized from ephedrine in Japan by Nagayoshi Nagai in 1893. Primarily military use, especially during World War II for endurance and alertness. Became an epidemic in the United States in the 1940-1950’s when amphetamines began being prescribed. Initially used as a way to lose weight. Halted entirely in 1970 under the Controlled Substance Act. Currently prescribed under Desoxyn(obesity and sleep).

  4. Effects: Mind

  5. Meth contains Central Nervous System (CNS) properties Euphoria Paranoia Anxiety Aggression Harms Dopamine

  6. Dopamine Meth Processed in amygdala Neurotransmitter that is responsible for movement, emotional response, and pleasure. It’s the “more” and cravings we’ve discussed in class.

  7. Effects: Body

  8. Decreased appetite Irregular heartbeat Increased blood pressure Increased physical activity Awake Dental problems (ie. Decay)

  9. Pop Culture and Methamphetamine

  10. Spun (2002) Rock Bottom: Gay Men & Meth (2006) Breaking Bad (2008) Intervention

  11. Work Cited http://www.justice.gov/dea/druginfo/drug_data_sheets/Methamphetamine.pdf http://methoide.fcm.arizona.edu/infocenter/index.cfm?stid=164 http://www.utexas.edu/research/asrec/dopamine.html http://www.crystalmeth.com/articles_popular_methamphetamine_in_popular_culture.php

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