methamphetamine

Methamphetamine (or “meth”) is a psychoactive stimulant drug that increases alertness and energy and in high doses may induce euphoria, enhance self-esteem, and heighten sexuality. Methamphetamine has a high potential for abuse, activating the physiological reward system by increasing levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Withdrawal from methamphetamine is often intense, and long-term use can lead to “meth mouth” (losing teeth abnormally quickly) and serious skin conditions. Methamphetamine use can also lead to malnutrition, heart attack, stroke, and even death.



Articles Related to methamphetamine

One-Pot Meth Labs Increasing in Oklahoma

There are poisoning rumors in Oklahoma and the culprit appears to be meth labs that have developed a new way to cook the drug. According to a News OK report, the “one-pot” or “shake and bake” process of meth production is gaining popularity, even as deaths continue to increase.
July 15th, 2010 | Drug Crimes | Read More

Congressman Introduces Legislation to Treat Methamphetamine Abuse

U.S. Congressman Russ Carnahan (D-Missouri) introduced a new bill proposal on Wednesday, July 7, that will help increase accessible treatment for methamphetamine abuse while reducing crime attributed to the substance. The plague of methamphetamine use has spread to all areas of the U.S.–from rural...
July 9th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Study Shows Legislation Effective in Reducing Meth-Related ER Visits

Despite the obvious hazards caused by methamphetamine use, the drug continues to be a problem. It is easy to make, readily accessible and instantly addictive, making it a significant threat to any drug free initiative.
June 24th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Women and Methamphetamine Use

The ratios of men to women who use particular substances vary greatly and generally statistics show a significant trend toward more substance use by males for all classes of substances. For example, the ratio of men to women who use heroin is close to 3: 1 while the proportion of men to women users of...
March 8th, 2010 | Street Drug Addiction | Read More

Meth Addiction Prompts Identity Theft

A methamphetamine addiction can do a number of things to your physical health, while it can also impact your ability to function in normal society. For Sharon Denise Steely, this addiction led to a string of identity thefts that terrorized a school district.
February 15th, 2010 | Street Drug Addiction | Read More

Marijuana and Meth are the Most Abused Illicit Drugs in Iowa

In Iowa, marijuana and methamphetamine are the most abused illicit drugs, according to the 2010 Iowa Drug Control Strategy. Alcohol continues to be the most frequently abused substance in the state. The report also states that prescription drug abuse appears to be on the rise.
November 2nd, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

Andre Agassi Admits Using Crystal Meth

Tennis superstar Andre Agassi reveals in his new autobiography that he used crystal meth while playing professional tennis in 1997, and then lied about it to officials after testing positive for drugs. Agassi, 39, says he hit rock bottom in his career due to a wrist injury that year—and was having...
October 29th, 2009 | Street Drug Addiction | Read More

Fergie Admits Past Addiction to Ecstasy, Crystal Meth

Singer and actress Fergie (born Stacy Ferguson) has admitted that as a teenager, she became addicted to illegal drugs in an attempt to escape her troubles. Fergie has been clean for more than ten years, but is only now revealing that her pre-fame drug addiction left her paranoid and delusional.
October 13th, 2009 | Club Drugs | Read More

Recovery from Methamphetamine

There are a number of things that can happen to an individual when they begin to use and then become hooked on methamphetamine. A recent study examined former methamphetamine users and their ability to maintain basic functions after giving up use of the drug. Science Daily recently published a piece...
July 28th, 2009 | Street Drug Addiction | Read More

Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment

Methamphetamine is the second leading drug threat in the U.S., according to the U.S. National Drug Threat Assessment 2009, released by the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC). Cocaine, another stimulant, is number one. Over the past 10 years, methamphetamine has become one of the most widely abused...
July 9th, 2009 | Street Drug Addiction | Read More