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Health Topics: Drugs: Methamphetamine

Also known as crank, ice, meth, glass & fire.

Methamphetamine is a synthetic amphetamine that stimulates the central nervous system, similar to MDMA.  Methamphetamine comes in pills, powder, capsules or chunks that can be ingested, snorted, injected or smoked.

Effects
  • excessive excitation
  • irritability
  • false sense of security/confidence
  • psychotic and violent behavior
Long Term Effects
  • anxiety/panic
  • kidney and lung disorders
  • weight loss
  • brain damage

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