Crystal Meth is the common or popular name for the drug Methamphetamine. This type of drug is addictive and is considered a psycho stimulant. Other names for this drug include metamfetamine, desoxiephedrine, methylamphetamine, and N-Methylamphetamine. It is also known on the streets as simply Meth. This drug has been around since 1893, and was first synthesized in crystal for in 1919 by the chemist Akira Ogata.
The drug targets the brain chemistry and releases hormones that make a person feel good. These are serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. The feelings that the drug induce in people are an increase of concentration, energy, euphoria, increased alertness, and an increase in libido as well as self-esteem perception. This drug is approved in the market by the FDA and is used to treat cases of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and also some cases of obesity. The prescribed brand is known as Desoxyn.
The appearance of the substance is similar to a piece or chunk of ice, glass, or crystal - hence the name(s). It is odorless and transparent, clear in color. Originally, this was thought to be a man-made substance; however, there is some evidence of the drug components found on Acacia trees.
This drug is very potent and stimulates the central nervous system. It may affect the body temperature, the heart rate, the mood and emotions, the attention span, blood pressure, and appetite. It has physiological and psychological effects on the user, and many serious effects - short-term and long-term. When abused, this drug is very addictive and has a long period for withdrawal effects, which can last days and weeks, even months. Long-term damage is also true.
Meth is absorbed in the body and distributed throughout most parts of the body's systems as well. It can take from 3-6 hours for absorbing. The drug can be ingested, injected, or inhaled. In pregnant women, it can cross over to the placenta and affect the fetus. The drug is also found in a form that can be inserted anally or vaginally to produce sexual stimulation and sexual pleasure. The street names used for this form of Meth are turkey basting, booty bump, shelving, butt rocket, plugging, and many other descriptive names.
There are many other street or popular names for Crystal Meth and the names may vary by region. Other names for the drug include ice, chunk, zimpy, glass, fire, chalk, sorcerer's stone, tweek, starlite express, go-fast, stay awake, jib, scabs of god, crank, fossilized death, poor man's coke, Sissonville slimfast, speed, Tina, piko, trash, ventana, vidrio, stove top, super ice, shards, LA ice, LA glass, hot ice, uppers, Yaba, yellow bam, chicken feed, and many others.
This potent and addictive drug can be detected through the analysis of body fluids such as urine, blood, saliva, and even sweat. The production and distribution of this drug has been very strictly regulated in the United States and Canada. The factories fumes and waste have been deemed as very powerful and damaging contaminants. There is much controversy around this issue and many protestors want these factories or Meth labs to be closed. For more information and articles visit lifeormeth.info.