Essay on Biological Effects of Methamphetamines

It was developed in Japan in 1919 with little research for what it could do to the body. Methamphetamine was easily used because it could be dissolved in water making it have the characterization of an injectable drug. During World War 2, between 1939 and 1945, Meth was used at large amounts to keep soldiers awake and alert. They didn't know that they were really giving these soldiers an addicting high. During the 1950s it was then diagnosed as an antidepressant and a diet aid making it more commonly used. By the 1960s it was being abused even more due to the fact that it was a common drug that was able to be used as medicine (“Foundation for a Drug Free World”). It was also easier to access. Today Meth is transported to the US by Mexico. It is produced in large laboratories in Mexico but is also produced here in the US in toxic labs which explains how bad it is alone. Meth was used in the past like it was good for us and no big deal but now the real dangers and risks are known for this

23. The illicit manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine in the United States today is due to the involvement of…

Meth was originally used for medical purposes; it was used to help treat narcolepsy (wanting to sleep), obesity (being overweight), and Attention Deficit

Methamphetamine also affects the user’s mouth. This is often referred to as “meth mouth.” There are several factors which, when combined, create an environments that destroys the teeth, the blood supply and supporting tissues. Methamphetamine users are unable to take care of daily tasks, such as brushing and flossing, due to the crash affect of this drug which can last many days. When they are awake for long periods of time the energy bursts they experience do not allow them to concentrate

Methamphetamine is the most addictive drug used today. It appeals to people of all ages, and is not a respecter of person. It is creating a society with no future. Unless we as a society can contain and stop this issue, there will be no hope. What is the federal government doing to stop this problem? How are Pharmaceutical companies reacting to this issue? What are the effects on the general public? This is just some of the issues that were discussed in Frontline’s ‘The Meth Epidemic’ video. We will attempt to answer these questions throughout this paper.

These drugs were also used in the Vietnam War and even in Operation Desert storm. (Etingoff 15). After these wars the soldiers became dependent on meth. As a result of the abuse of this drug new laws were put into place in the 1970s. In turn there was a decline in the abuse of methamphetamine. However, during the 1980s and 1990s the supply skyrocketed once again to meet the demands of the ever-growing population of meth addicts. (Olive 19). The demand for this drug continues to grow to this day due to the fact that it is so inexpensive to manufacture, which is why it is known as Poor Man’s Cocaine, therefor making it more accessible. Some other common names for methamphetamine are Meth, Crystal Meth, Speed, Ice, Crank, and Blue Mollies.

While driving down a road in Montana, exploring, someone would notice the paintings and sculptures that read “Meth, not even once” or something as simple as “Montana Meth Project.” The Montana Meth Project has become Montana’s way to stomp out Montana’s meth problem. Some history on methamphetamine include “Amphetamine was first made in 1887 in Germany and methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, was developed in Japan in 1919”(Drug-Free).There has been a decrease in meth users in the past years, “The United States government reported in 2008 that approximately 13 million people over the age of 12 have used methamphetamine—and 529,000 of

In 1887, amphetamines were first produced in Germany and largely forgotten for forty years. In 1919, methamphetamine, a synthetic stimulant was developed by Japanese pharmacologist, A. Ogata. The drug helped with alertness and well-being. In the 1930 's, methamphetamines were widely used to treat bronchial diseases and narcolepsy. The American Medical Association approved a tablet form in 1935 for ADHD. During WWII, German and Japanese pilots used methamphetamines to stay awake during long flights, while the U.S and U.K used amphetamines. After the war, Japan saw an epidemic of methamphetamine abuse. The drug was still being used legally into the 1950 's and 1960 's by everyone from homemakers to truck drivers for alertness and weight loss. In 1970 methamphetamines became regulated in the Controlled Substances Act and a public education campaign was mounted to educate people about the dangers of the drug. Starting in the 1980 's and into the 1990 's the drug became extremely popular in the southwest,

In this video the meth rampage in America is investigated. Frontline shows the effects, impact, difficulties and trouble that make the drug meth so dangerous. The meth epidemic explains some solutions to stopping the problem with meth. They go over the 2 things that were tried to stop the epidemic. The first was to limit the sale of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are found in cold medicine. They tried to limit the sale by having people who purchased the cold medicine register at the pharmacy counter as well as show ID. Congress and the White House exempted the cold medicine regulation proposal so that was not successful. The second was to try to regulate the source of ingredients

Amphetamine was first made in 1887 in Germany and methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, was developed in Japan in 1919. The crystalline powder was soluble in water, making it a perfect candidate for injection. Methamphetamine went into wide use during World War II, when both sides used this drug to keep troops awake. High doses were given to Japanese Kamikaze pilots

Methamphetamine was used originally in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers. There are a few accepted medical reasons for its use, such as the treatment of narcolepsy and ADD, but these uses are limited. In its regular form, methamphetamines are also known as speed, meth, and chalk. In its smoked form, it is known as ice, crystal, crank, and glass. Methamphetamine comes in many forms and can be smoked, snorted, orally ingested or injected. The smokeable form of methamphetamine, knows as "ice," came into use in the 1980's. Ice is a large, usually clear crystal of high purity that is smoked in a glass pipe like crack/cocaine. The smoke is odorless, leaves a residue that can be re-smoked, and produces effects that my continue for 12 hours or more. Since there are a few accepted medical reasons for its use, methamphetamine is a controlled substance in the United States, and cannot be used legally without a doctor's approval. Methamphetamine abuse can also lead to legal, financial, and social problems. If methamphetamines are used during pregnancy, babies tend to be asocial, incapable of bonding, have tremors, have birth defects, and cry for 24 hours without stopping. There is also an increased risk of child abuse and neglect of children born to parents who use methamphetamines. WISC-TV reports, "There's a new drug moving into your neighborhood, reports WISC-TV. It's methamphetamine and it's one of the

Methamphetamine has been around for decades and was planned to be used as a useful stimulant but backfired and became a nuisance. The brief history of the drug explains that the Japanese developed it with an understandable reason, to improve performance in battle, then to which points it has first extended to Guam, the U.S. Marshall Islands and to the U.S. West Coast. Methamphetamine became out of hand and Congress placed an act in motion in order to prevent the production of the drug. The drug has a high availability in the United States and can be easily manufactured, sold and bought. As years went by the production has been easier and more prevalent. With the many ways of administering the drug, the drug can have many types of effects on

Pure methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘P’ in New Zealand, is a powerfully addictive synthetic stimulant, which dramatically affects the central nervous system. Methamphetamine was first synthesized in Japan in 1893 from ephedrine and by World War II it was being widely used to combat battle fatigue. After the surrender of Japan large stockpiles of amphetamine made their way into civilian markets, while in the United States it had been prescribed and used for ailments such as weight loss and depression until the early 1960s. After being banned by health officials in 1963, the first Clandestine Laboratory for the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine was discovered in the United States. Since the re-emergence of methamphetamine on the global scene, it is estimated by the United Nations that the number of world-wide users of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) has stabilised at about 25 million people, with levels of ATS use in Oceania considered higher than anywhere else. New Zealand has been considered in recent years to have some of the highest prevalence rates in the world. With world-wide production of methamphetamine thought to have stabilised in 2005 at between 360 and 880 tonnes, countries have struggled to contain the trade in precursor chemicals and the resulting manufacture both domestically and internationally with organised criminal entities seizing on the demand for the drug and the ease of manufacture.

Crystal Meth was first invented in 1887 in Germany. In World War ll both sides that were fighting used Crystal Meth to keep the soldiers awake. Also in World War ll it the Japanese pilots would take a big dose of it before committing suicide. The drug was finally announced as illegal in 1970. After the drug was banned most of the production of the Crystal Meth was produced by motorcycle gangs. Crystal Meth is available in China, Thailand, and Myanmar. There can be traces of Crystal Meth in some prescriptions but if you do not have them in your prescriptions then you can get arrested. The drug can obviously make you think differently and can make you do bad decisions. In the 1980s the drug was figured out and people learned how to make it at

Meth is one of many drugs that are the most well-known and is said to be very addictive. This drug can cause a lot of effects and there is an epidemic of the addiction it causes. An addictive drug can have intense consequences and with a quick history of the substance, this report examines the effects a drug, such as meth, can affect a person. It can have a huge impact on a person in many ways such as biologically, psychologically, and socially. The sources that explain the effects come from government websites and a psychology