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Methamphetamines

Methamphetamines. Derrick Reagan. Names . Street names Meth, ice, speed, crystal, glass Brand names Dextromethamphetamine (ADHD use) Desoxyn (Obesity) Chemical names methylamphetamine ,  methylamphetamine , and  desoxyephedrine. Action / purpose.

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Methamphetamines

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  1. Methamphetamines Derrick Reagan

  2. Names • Street names • Meth, ice, speed, crystal, glass • Brand names • Dextromethamphetamine (ADHD use) • Desoxyn (Obesity) • Chemical names • methylamphetamine, methylamphetamine, and desoxyephedrine

  3. Action / purpose • Methamphetamine is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol and is taken orally, intranasally (snorting the powder), by needle injection, or by smoking. • Chemical breakdown = C10H15N

  4. History and Medical use • Synthesized in 1983 from ephedrine by a Japenese chemist • Derived from elements in chemical structure •   methyl, alpha-methyl, phenyl-ethyl amine • Crystalized meth was synthesized pharmacologist Akira Ogata via reduction of ephedrine using red phosphorus and iodine. • Medical use approved by FDA for ADHD and Obesity in children and adults

  5. Rating • Meth is a schedule II stimulant , which mean it has a high potential for abuse • Available through prescription and CANNOT be refilled • Treatment prescribed for narcolepsy, attention deficit disorder, and obesity

  6. Physiological Effects • Euphoria, anxiety, increased libido, concentration, increased energy, increased self-esteem, self-confidence, sociability, psychosomatic disorders, compulsive skin picking, hair pulling, excessive feelings of power and invincibility, paranoia and even amphetamine psychosis

  7. “Meth Mouth” • Rapid loss of teeth • Dry mouth, poor hygiene • Consumption of high calorie beverages • Can cause excessive smoking

  8. Side Effects

  9. Meth Labs

  10. America today and Meth

  11. Law Enforcement

  12. Conclusion

  13. References • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methamphetamine • http://www.ehd.org/health_meth_17.php • http://substanceabuse.lifetips.com/tip/64239/substance-abuse/methamphetamine/medical-uses-for-methamphetamine.html • http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/methamphetamine • Google.com/images=methamphetamines

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