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By: Sohum Shah

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It is a highly addictive stimulant drug.
Methamphetamine." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 4, UXL, 2006, pp. 585-610. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100081/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=fe6d8436. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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it was first made in a lab by a Japanese scientist. Was originally meant to help with asthma. It is a variation from its parent drug: amphetamine. In 2005, meth arrest increased by 40%. Many kids were taken by child welfare due to meth activities. This was considered the "Meth Epidemic of America" In the present, many people create their own homemade meth labs, where they cook meth in their homes and sell it.

Methamphetamine." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 4, UXL, 2006, pp. 585-610. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100081/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=fe6d8436. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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Methamphetamine hydrochloride Desoxyndeoxyephedrine Metherine

Methamphetamine." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 4, UXL, 2006, pp. 585-610. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100081/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=fe6d8436. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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Batu
chalk
crank
crystal meth
glass
ice
meth
poor man's cocaine
speed,
trash
zip

Methamphetamine." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 4, UXL, 2006, pp. 585-610. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100081/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=fe6d8436. Accessed 17 May 2018.

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swallowed
snorted
injected
smoked
absorbed through the gum
Inserted through the anus
However, the prescription version of meth is in pill form.

Adams, Jill U., and Tish Davidson. "Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, edited by Jacqueline L. Longe, 5th ed., Gale, 2015. Health & Wellness Resource Center, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/BHTIVN839857884/HWRC?u=lom_inac&sid=HWRC&xid=36c06392. Accessed 17 May 2018
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Methamphetamine.” NIDA, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine.

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It is rarely used for medicinal use. It is used to help kids with ADHD. Most of the time people use meth illegally.

Adams, Jill U., and Tish Davidson. "Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, edited by Jacqueline L. Longe, 5th ed., Gale, 2015. Health & Wellness Resource Center, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/BHTIVN839857884/HWRC?u=lom_inac&sid=HWRC&xid=36c06392. Accessed 17 May 2018

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It is used for increased alertness, but loss of appetite, rapid and irregular heartbeat, rise in blood pressure are also short term effects of the drug.

Adams, Jill U., and Tish Davidson. "Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, edited by Jacqueline L. Longe, 5th ed., Gale, 2015. Health & Wellness Resource Center, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/BHTIVN839857884/HWRC?u=lom_inac&sid=HWRC&xid=36c06392. Accessed 17 May 2018

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Anxiety and extended confusion
Mouth damage (teeth, gums, etc.)
Increased risk of HIV/AIDS
Inability to sleep
Rapid mood changes
Violent behavior
Extreme weight loss

Adams, Jill U., and Tish Davidson. "Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, edited by Jacqueline L. Longe, 5th ed., Gale, 2015. Health & Wellness Resource Center, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/BHTIVN839857884/HWRC?u=lom_inac&sid=HWRC&xid=36c06392. Accessed 17 May 2018

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To go on a runs means to go days with any food and water and take meth every several hours.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Methamphetamine.” NIDA, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine.

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Withdrawal symptoms include:
anxiety
fatigue
severe depression
psychosis
intense drug cravings

National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Methamphetamine.” NIDA, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine.

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A National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that 12 million Americans have tried meth. This survey also concluded that 1% of eighth graders, 1% of 10th graders, and 1.9% of twelfth graders have tried methamphetamine.  The average age of first time use is 19.7 years old.
Adams, Jill U., and Tish Davidson. "Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, edited by Jacqueline L. Longe, 5th ed., Gale, 2015. Health & Wellness Resource Center, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/BHTIVN839857884/HWRC?u=lom_inac&sid=HWRC&xid=36c06392. Accessed 17 May 2018

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For every pound of Meth made, 5-7 pounds of toxic waste is created.
Adams, Jill U., and Tish Davidson. "Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, edited by Jacqueline L. Longe, 5th ed., Gale, 2015. Health & Wellness Resource Center, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/BHTIVN839857884/HWRC?u=lom_inac&sid=HWRC&xid=36c06392. Accessed 17 May 2018

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"Methamphetamine." UXL Encyclopedia of Drugs and Addictive Substances, edited by Barbara C. Bigelow, vol. 4, UXL, 2006, pp. 585-610. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3448100081/GVRL?u=lom_inac&sid=GVRL&xid=fe6d8436. Accessed 17 May 2018.

Adams, Jill U., and Tish Davidson. "Methamphetamine." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, edited by Jacqueline L. Longe, 5th ed., Gale, 2015. Health & Wellness Resource Center, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/BHTIVN839857884/HWRC?u=lom_inac&sid=HWRC&xid=36c06392. Accessed 17 May 2018.

National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Methamphetamine.” NIDA, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine.