The Negative Effects Of Methamphetamine

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

A common stereotype about African American men is that they are engage in drug abuse a disproportionate way which it’s not true because according to statistics from the US department of Health and Human services that although eight percent of African American males cocaine, eleven percent of whites have use the same drug. This is, however, not the impression that we get from watching the evening local news or even an episode of television program COPS.

The abuse of methamphetamine is a very serious problem in the United States. According to one national survey, approximately 10 million people in the United States have tried methamphetamine at least once (Meth Abuse and Addiction, 2010). Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Although most of the methamphetamine used in this country comes from foreign or domestic super labs, the drug is also easily made in small clandestine laboratories, with inexpensive over the counter ingredients. Methamphetamine is commonly known as “speed,” “meth,” and “chalk.” In its smoked form it is often referred to as “ice,” “crystal,” “crank,” and “glass.” It is a

CM Gilmore met with all members of the household during a home visit. VC Aubrey Smith disclosed no concerns in the home; however, Bmo's behavior appeared to be very bizzare. Evidence by constantly talking, and constantly moving during the interview. Due due to the concerned behavior from the school, and pedatrician, Sharon Beall. Bmo was drug screened, and tested positive for Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, and Methadone. Bfa was not drug screened throughout the investivation, due to his demeanor being calm and normal. Bfa has been coperative with the child throughout the investigation. VC Aubrey Smith recently had to appear in court due to a truancy case. Judge Flanagan ordered for the case to be tranferred to ongoing due to the information

Methamphetamines have been proven to increase sexual drive and desire, which have led scientists to believe that can positively alter motivational behavior when it comes to sex. For obvious ethical reasons this hypothesis cannot be tested on humans so experimenters have succumbed to using animals. In this certain experiment, Japanese quails were the test subject. The experimenters gathered 45 male, sexually matured Japanese Quails, all between the ages of 2 and 3 months old. These quails were put into a cage that contained photo beams to track the quails. These 45 quails were either injected with 5.6 mg/kg of Methamphetamine hydrochloride, or meth, 3 mg/kg of meth, or 1 ml/kg of saline once per day for 10 days. After this period of time the

By 1919, Japan started producing methamphetamine which was cheaper and more potent than amphetamine. It was produced in a crystalline powder form and was able it to be dissolved in water, making it easier for it to be injected. This form of amphetamine is still legally produced in the US and is being sold under the name of Desoxyn. (Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, 2010, para. 1-3)

I chose Methamphetamines because of how fast the drug causes users to go downhill. When meth became the drug of choice in Arizona, within a couple months entire neighborhoods were garbage strewn, and the physical effects of the drug became apparent in anyone using. Friends disappeared off the radar, to be seen a month later, unemployed, paranoid, scabbed and thin. I would like to learn more about the history and long-term effects on the body from methamphetamines.

Amphetamine was first marketed in the 1930’s under a different name (Dexamyl) as an over-the-counter inhaler to treat nasal congestion.2 By 1937, amphetamine was available by prescription. During World War II, amphetamine was widely used to keep soldiers operative.3 Now spreading fast into mainstream culture, meth was originally used by bikers and truckers to stay awake on long journeys.4

Methamphetamine, more commonly known as meth, is currently classified as a schedule 2 drug but should be promoted to a schedule 1 drug for its now outdated medical usage. Currently, methamphetamine can be prescribed by a doctor to treat attention hyperactivity disorder and other conditions, although it is rarely used medically. It is prescribed at doses much lower than those typically abused. (NIH, 2014). There are now other types of stimulants that are more effective, and more regularly used in the medical world for treating hyperactivity such as Ritalin or Adderall. Marijuana, a schedule 1 drug, has more proven health benefits than a schedule 2 drug, meth. Methamphetamine should be changed to a schedule 1 drug, as It has limited medical usage in this time period, and is highly toxic effects on the body if the person becomes addicted.

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

An amphetamine is any one of a class of drugs that stimulates the central nervous system and promotes the release of dopamine. When an amphetamine is ingested, its molecules move to the brain. Some of the amphetamine reacts with the brain and spinal cord to promote alertness, reacting in a similar way to caffeine, while the rest reacts with neurons in the brain to force large levels of dopamine, the chemical most associated with love and other euphoric experiences, and other positive neurotransmitters into the brain. These effects create a high similar to that of cocaine. Because amphetamines result in increased energy and alertness, they are considered a stimulant, as opposed to a depressant (like alcohol or marijuana), which would increase

The children walk around say GD this and GD that. They say the "F" words and say "Bitch, I hate you". The children walk around naked and barely have any food. The children are not starving. They receive food stamps; it's unknown where it goes. The children are fed when someone decides to prepare a meal; that's once per day. There is trash everywhere in the home and it stinks bad. The children eat food off the floor. The home has been this way for about 4-5 months. The boyfriend and mother smoke methamphetamine in the home. It's unknown if it's around the children. It is accessible to the children. The reporter found a broken pipe in the bathroom and threw it away. Drugs are not being sold or manufactured out of the home. The grandmother has

Methamphetamine also known as "meth" is a very addictive stimulant drug. Meth is classified as a Schedule II drug, thus meaning it has a high potential for abuse. Approximately 1.2 million Americans report using meth in the past year, and 440,000 in the past month. Meth can be swallowed, injected, snorted, or smoked and goes by the street names crank, fast, ice, and crystal. When meth is injected or taken by mouth the effects last for 6-8 hours or 10-12 hours when smoked. When a person uses meth they have an increased amount of energy, and are more alert, however the effects of meth are very dangerous because it increases your blood pressure and heart rate. The reason individuals feel pleasure when using meth is because meth causes a quick

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.

When I started researching this assignment I found many drugs (legal and illegal) that may be commonly used, misused, or abused by my future students. I became overwhelmed; however, I started remembering about an article that I read in my local newspaper. This article discussed how methamphetamine has become a prevalent issue in many small communities. I also found a statistic that blew my mind and made me want to research this drug because of the effects it may have on my potential students’ life and learning. According to the United States government, reported in 2008, approximately 13 million people over the age of 12 have used methamphetamine (Foundation for a Drug-Free World, n.d.). That is a lot of young lives being touched by one