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Methamphetamine was was developed by a Japanese chemist in 1919 from amphetamine, another laboratory-made drug.

The first amphetamine was made by a German chemist in the late 1880s

Methamphetamine was originally used as a nasal decongestant.

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In 1999, 3.2 percent of 8th graders used methamphetamine at least once. In 2004, it was 1.5 percent of 8th graders

Tenth-grader use decreased from 4.6 to 3 percent in a year

Senior use dropped from 4.7 to 3.4 percent.

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You can have a heart stroke, multiple organ problems, and even death.

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N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine

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It is legally used in the form of a tablet. In 1970, the U.S. government restricted the legal production.

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It can be smoked, inhaled, injected, or orally ingested, absorbed through the gums, or inserted through the anus. Currently, smoking is the most popular way of ingesting it.

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Psychosis

Memory loss

Dental problems

Extreme weight loss

Violent Behavior

Damaged brain cells

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Increased energy

Increased activity

Decreased appetite

Breathing faster

Irregular heartbeat

Overheating

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It is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol. It also can be in the form of a tablet.

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Methamphetamine is known as a Schedule II Drug. It is a powerful stimulant and a type of CNS depressant that affects the central nervous system.

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Meth

Chalk

Ice

Crystal Meth

Christina

Scooby Snax