Discover librarianselected research resources on methamphetamine from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The history of meth use began in wartime and with medical treatments. If the op really wants swih to stay away from methamphetamine, learning to live without dependence on chemical stimulation may be the most effective approach. At this point in time it is illegal, but it actually started off as a legal, medically prescribed drug. Methamphetamine definition of methamphetamine by merriam.
Jun 24, 2019 methamphetamine may cause new or worsening psychosis unusual thoughts or behavior, especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder. Compare this with reports of 500 metric tons being produced worldwide, and 42 metric tons of crystal meth being consumed in the us alone. Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug that is chemically similar to amphetamine a drug used to treat adhd and narcolepsy. It has a role as a neurotoxin, a psychotropic drug, a central nervous system stimulant, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant. A schedule 8 controlled substance is one which should be available for use but requires restriction of manufacture, supply, distribution, possession and use to reduce abuse, misuse and physical or psychological dependence. Whatever its guise, the social and political contexts of methamphetamine share a certain uniqueness. Methamphetamine is a member of the class of amphetamines in which the amino group of samphetamine carries a methyl substituent. Nazi leaders in world war ii distributed methamphetamine to soldiers in a tablet form called pervitin.
People can take methamphetamine by smoking, swallowing, snorting, or injecting the drug. Methamphetamine in the united states is regulated under schedule ii of the controlled substances act. One person sets up a channel on which to receive precursor chemicals to make methamphetamine and another person makes that channel illegal. Deeply sad, she admits that for more than a year she conducted surgeries while high on meth. Nicholas parsons chronicles the history and mythology of methamphetamine in the united states from the 1940swhen it was hailed as a wonder drugto the present. Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, or meth, is a powerful and addictive stimulant. Methamphetamine is best known for its abuse as a recreational drug, though it has legal medical applications. Medically produced amphetamines including methamphetamine were used in japan, britain, germany and the us during the second world war. It is approved for pharmacological use in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and treatmentresistant obesity, but it is primarily used as a recreational drug. Learn more about the effects, medical uses, and abuse of methamphetamine. Methamphetamine trends in the united states the white house.
The rise and fall of americas rural meth labs citylab. Please select, personal abuse, off topic, legal issue, trolling, hate. Import and production quotas for the list i chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. Kennedy received regular injections of a methamphetamine, together with vitamins and hormones, from a. Too much activity of the microglial cells, however, can assault healthy neurons. Explored within are the drugs effects on those who consume it as well as the history and prevalence of its use. Medically produced amphetamines including methamphetamine were used in japan, britain, germany and the us during the second world war to enable soldiers to stay awake and focussed. Methamphetamine simple english wikipedia, the free. The 1970 controlled substances act severely restricted the legal production of injectable methamphetamine, causing its use to decrease greatly.
Methamphetamine available for download and read online in other formats. The dextrorotatory isomer dextromethamphetamine can be prescribed to treat attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder, though unmethylated amphetamine is more commonly prescribed. The total legal production quota of methamphetamine in the u. In his book speed, professor nicolas rasmussen from unsw tells how president john f. Methamphetamine is not a new drug, although it has become more powerful in recent years as techniques for its manufacture have evolved. What are the longterm effects of methamphetamine misuse. It has many nicknames meth, crank, chalk or speed being the most common. Methamphetamine simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Methamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd methamphetamine is also to treat obesity in people who have not lost weight with diets or other treatments. Country possession sale transport production notes australia methamphetamine use in australia legal. Amphetamine use increased dramatically during world war ii. Popular methamphetamine books goodreads share book. Methamphetamine definition is a synthetic or semisynthetic compound c10h15n that stimulates the central nervous system, is used medically in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride c10h15nhcl especially to treat attention deficit disorder and obesity, and that is often abused illicitly for its stimulant properties called also meth, methedrine, speed. Experimental use in the 1920s led to elimination of the drug for purposes of alleviating depression or as a decongestant.
In his new book the alchemy of meth, anthropologist jason pine chronicles how. Ice is a smokable form of the drug that was imported onto the island of oahu from the philippines. Amphetamine was first made in 1887 in germany and methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, was developed in japan in 1919. Methamphetamine, called meth, crystal, or speed, is a central nervous system stimulant that can be injected, smoked, snorted, or ingested orally. Methamphetamine acts by both facilitating the release of catecholamines, particularly noradrenaline, dopamine and serotonin, from nerve terminals in the brain and by inhibiting their uptake. Methamphetamine is available with a prescription for obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and narcolepsy, but crystal meth is a street drug, made in illegal labs by chemically altering overthecounter drugs. German writer norman ohlers astonishing account of methamphetamine addiction in. Presents the history and physical properties of methamphetamine, physiological effects of the drug, use among teens, information about addiction and recovery, and the legal ramifications of involvement with the drug. The history of methamphetamine starts with a group of shrubs known as ephedra. Education and law environment film and media geography history. Methamphetamine trafficking and abuse in the united states have been on the rise over the past few years, as indicated by investigative, seizure, price, purity, and abuse data see trends below.
In october 2008, the president signed the methamphetamine production prevention act of 2008 mppa, which clarifies the information entry and signature requirements for electronic logbook systems permitted for the retail sale of scheduled listed chemical products. The manufacturer finds another source and then that channel is outlawed. It also started being sold to the german public in 1938, and the use of overthecounter meth was relatively commonplace by this point. Randi mehling describes the history of the drug, the dangers involved in making it, the health hazards and legal consequences of addiction, and the steps and costs of treatment and recovery. Methamphetamine, potent and addictive synthetic stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. The highly addictive nature of methamphetamine is compounded by. Amphetamines and methamphetamine have a different history, so parsonss book seems poised to make a unique contribution to the drugs debate. Lefthanded methamphetamine helps fight stuffy nose and is legal. Here is a brief overview of the history and spread of meth, the potential solutions to the crisis and why they werent fully carried out.
Methamphetamine also called meth or speed is a manmade stimulant drug. Meth cooks practice late industrial alchemytransforming base materials, like lithium. Since its creation in 1919, methamphetamine has been under question about its appropriate legal uses. Methamphetamine trends in the united states overview. Methamphetamine methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine, popularly shortened to meth and also nicknamed ice and tina, is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug. On march 23, 2010, dea published a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the provisions of the mppa and make its. A handsome woman with auburn hair cut short, wearing a silk blouse, cardigan, and wool pants, says that she is a doctor. Making crystal meth usually involves reducing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, found in cold and allergy medicine. Methamphetamine is not approved for medical use in italy, except for an.
Sacramento is a lovely place, particularly for those with a fondness for methamphetamines. History of methamphetamine early methamphetamine use. Request pdf history of the methamphetamine problem methamphetamine. The history of meth has shown that this is not a difficult drug to produce. Methamphetamine national institute on drug abuse nida.
First synthesized in 1887 germany, amphetamine was for a long time, a drug in search of a disease. Its history, pharmacology, and treatment, the first book in hazeldens library of addictive drugs series, ralph weisheit and william l. Crystal methamphetamine looks like glass fragments or shiny, bluishwhite rocks. Desoxyn and other legal stimulants are squarely situated in the medical field and healthcare industry and will likely remain there in the future. Cmea the combat methamphetamine epidemic act of 2005. Aug 20, 2017 in his book speed, professor nicolas rasmussen from unsw tells how president john f. Pdf methamphetamine was synthesized in germany in 1937 and commercially released in 1938. These plants, found in many parts of the world, have been used for thousands of years in china, pakistan, india and the americas to make teas that help open airways and treat asthma, as well as congestion and cough. A study using brain imaging found more than double the levels of microglial cells in people who previously misused methamphetamine compared to people with no history of methamphetamine misuse, which could explain some of the neurotoxic effects of methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is an amphetamine with central nervous system cns stimulating activity. It looks at the history of the problem, trends in use, characteristics of users, adverse effects. Many people use it illegally, but it is occasionally used legally by prescription to treat attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder adhd or obesity as desoxyn methamphetamine has two isomers, lefthanded and righthanded.
A love story presents an insiders view of the world of methamphetamine based on. Crystal meth is used by individuals of all ages, but is most commonly used as a club drug, taken while partying in night clubs or at rave parties. Methamphetamine was first synthesized in japan in the late 1800s from ephedrine, a drug commonly used to treat asthma. This leads to an increase in synaptic concentration of these neurotransmitters and results in increased stimulation. I didnt notice skuddoss last sentence above, he said it first.
This book covers the history, physical properties, and addictive nature of methamphetamine and provides readers with powerful information about the health effects of the drug, trends and attitudes, legal ramifications associated with meth use, and treatments available for meth addiction. Meth facts, history and statistics dangers and legality. Methamphetamine ma is a derivative of amphetamine, which was widely prescribed in the 1950s and 1960s as a medication for depression and obesity. List of books and articles about methamphetamine online. Although illicitly manufactured methamphetamine launched the current epidemic, in step with rising amphetamine abuse in recent years, the united states has seen a surge in the legal supply and use of amphetaminetype attention deficit medications, such as ritalin methylphenidate and adderall amphetamine. Apr 25, 2019 desoxyn methamphetamine hydrochloride tablets, usp is supplied as white tablets imprinted with the letters ov on one side and the number 12 on the opposite side, containing 5 mg methamphetamine hydrochloride in bottles of 100 ndc 5529210201. Many people use it illegally, but it is occasionally used legally by prescription to treat attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder adhd or obesity as desoxyn. Policing methamphetamine criminal law and criminal justice. The book explains the positive side of certain drugs. Along with who invented meth, also important to understanding the history of meth is the links to wwii. For the methaddled, sacramento had conveniently placed a greyhound bus station just yards from the statehouse where austrias finest was. Law enforcement queries regarding selfcertification. The book illegal drugs written by paul gahlinger is a very interesting book. Feb 18, 2015 this paper introduces the reader to the characteristics of methamphetamine.
But meth has since turned into an illicit phenomenon of momandpop meth labs, fullblown addiction, and an array of physical and psychological side effects. The history of meth shows that in the mid1980s meth use escalated dramatically in honolulu as ice. Methamphetamine by randi mehling 9780791095324 hardcover. History of the methamphetamine problem request pdf. You may have blood circulation problems that can cause numbness, pain, or discoloration in your fingers or toes. The history of this drug resembles a game of catandmouse. Executive summary this report provides an overview of the methamphetamine problem in the united states. Mar 26, 2020 methamphetamine, potent and addictive synthetic stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system.
Methamphetamine is not approved for medical use in italy, except for an extremely small number of caseapproved, strictly controlled experimental therapies, and it is listed in the tabella 1 schedule one of the psychotropic substances list of the italian ministry of health. I found the historical sections interesting they were short, clear and to the point. For the methaddled, sacramento had conveniently placed a greyhound bus station just yards from the statehouse where austrias finest was sworn in as governor of the great state of california. Home browse criminal justice social and psychological aspects of crime addiction and substance abuse methamphetamine. Find patient medical information for methamphetamine oral on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Methamphetamine is an illegal drug in the same class as cocaine and other powerful street drugs. Meth is a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive substances. Kennedy received regular injections of a methamphetamine, together with vitamins and hormones, from a german. White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the united states, from meths early reputation as a wonder drug to the current perception that it is a scourge of society.
This book covers the history, physical properties, and addictive nature of methamphetamine and provides readers with powerful information about the health effects of the drug, trends and attitudes, legal ramifications associated with. The book is about illegal drugs and their long history of abuse. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that can be injected, snorted, smoked, or ingested orally. This paper introduces the reader to the characteristics of methamphetamine. White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the united states, from meth s early reputation as a wonder drug to the current perception that it is a scourge of society. Pdf methamphetamine download full pdf book download. Although illicitly manufactured methamphetamine launched the current epidemic, in step with rising amphetamine abuse in recent years, the united states has seen a surge in the legal supply and use of amphetaminetype attention deficit medications, such as ritalin. Methamphetamine legality articles on methamphetamine. Arrange all the books that have been written about the nazis end to. Methamphetamine is often used recreationally for its effects as a potent euphoriant and stimulant as well as aphrodisiac qualities according to a national geographic tv documentary on methamphetamine, an entire subculture known as party and play is based around sexual activity and methamphetamine use.
Peggy j parks examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of different types of methamphetamines through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics. It seems worth mentioning that using drugs similar to methamphetamine has the potential to lead directly back to methamphetamine use. Methamphetamine users feel a short yet intense rush when the drug is initially administered. Its history, pharmacology, and treatment, the first book in. A japanese chemist first synthesized methamphetamine also called meth, crank, crystal meth or speedfrom another stimulant in 1893. But, the fact that the author is a scientist, physician, and an author is what makes it the reading worth it. The history of crystal methamphetamine drugfree world. Jul 12, 2019 methamphetamine is available with a prescription for obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and narcolepsy, but crystal meth is a street drug, made in illegal labs by chemically altering overthecounter drugs. Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. Nothing was done with the drug, from its discovery synthesis until the late 1920s, when it was seriously investigated as a cure or treatment for nearly everything from depression to.
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