Meth is both mentally and physically addictive and poses very dangerous threats to the addict and all those around. Becuase of it's entirely synthetic production, meth abuse is often coupled with very severe behavioral changes and severe brain damage including meth induced psychosis. Meth addiction started in rual areas and quickly spead to more urban areas, destroying lives as it spreads. The following article discusses meth abuse, addiction, treatment and recovery. Read about the efftects and dangers of meth addiction.
Meth and Methamphetamines
Meth, short for methamphetamine, is a highly addictive synthetic drug derived from amphetamines - originally indicated to treat attention deficits and assist with severe weight loss problems. Amphetamines were introduced around WWII, and phased out around the 60’s and 70’s. Meth made a vicious comeback around the early 90’s and has maintained it’s stronghold ever since. Meth is a completely synthetic central nervous system stimulant which is highly addictive and dangerous. Meth comes in powder, white crystals (crystal meth), and tablet forms. Meth is relatively cheap to buy when compared with other drugs like cocaine, and because it is produced artificially, clandestine labs have dotted the country’s rural areas. Many users and dealers can get the recipe for cooking meth on the internet and with close to $200.00, and they can buy over the counter medication (cold medicine).
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