Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is one of amphetamines. It is an addictive substance. When chemically pure it's colorless liquid with characteristic smell. Usually occurs as hydrochloride salt – white crystals of powder. Street methamphetamine is white, yellowish, orange or even brown. Methamphetamine use effects are similar to amphetamine, but remain longer and are more impetuous.

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Trade

Trade & street names	methamphetamine, methylamphetamine, desoxyephedrine meth, ice, crank, cristal, krystal meth, speed
Products	As a commercial product methamphetamine occurs in hydrochloride form as an ingredient of medicament sold under the brand name Desoxyn and Desoxyn Gradumet.

Medical info

Class	stimulants
Medical use	attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatment, narcolepsy treatment, weight control
Routes	oral, smoked, injected
Effects of use	increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse rate and blood pressure, insomnia, loss of appetite
Effects of overdose	agitation, increased body temperature, hallucinations, convulsions, brain damage, possible death
Withdrawal effects	apathy, long periods of sleep, irritability, depression, disorientation
Onset	?
Duration of action	2-4 hours