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Scientific name: N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine
Other common names: meth, speed, chalk, crank, ice, crystal

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Stimulant

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Increases amount of dopamine in the brain

chemical responsible for movement, motivation, pleasure

Affects body in ways similar to other stimulants (listed in symptoms)

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Reported lethal dose of meth is 200 mg

Death by meth toxicity is uncommon

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Short term

Increased wakefulness

Decreased appetite

Faster breathing

Rapid heartbeat

Increased blood pressure and body temperature

Long term

Dental and sleeping problems

Anxiety

Confusion

Paranoia

Hallucinations

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Stroke

Heart attack

Organ problems

Death

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Takes 2-10 days to leave body

Effects of drug last 8-24 hours

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Overdoses often lead to strokes, heart attacks, or organ problems. Doctors will try to treat these by:

restoring blood flow to the affected part of the brain (stroke)

restoring blood flow to the heart (heart attack)

treating the organ problems

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Presumptive testing

Test kit will change color if substance is present

Confirmatory testing

Analyze chemical compounds of substance to make an identification

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Meth salts have been used to treat ADHD and obesity

Medical usage is very restricted

No other health benefits have been found

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Classified as  Schedule II drug

Illegal due to its abuse potential

Only legal if prescribed by a doctor, which is rare

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Meth is commonly a homemade drug

Crystal meth can be colored blue

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