Molecular formula: C10H15N
Molecular Structure:
Crystal Meth can and is usually made in homemade Illegal Labratories
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Fun fact
Names of crystal Meth
Japan was the first was to manufacture methamphetamine in 1919.
Methamphetamine is a Schedule II substance under the Controlled Substances Act. These drugs under this category include cocaine and PCP which have an extremely high potential for substance abuse. When abused, these drugs can cause severe psychological dependence for them.
What is used in the production of Meth?*
- Batu
- Crink
- Cristy
- Crystal
- Crystal glass
- Glass
- Hot ice
- Crank
- Quartz
- Drano
- Ephedrine
- Brake Fluid
- Lighter Fluid
- Lye
- Ether
* These are all highly dangerous chemicals that should never be consumed.
Before and After Meth Addict
What is Crstal Meth?
Crystal Meth is a white crystalline drug.
Facts about Crystal Meth
Crystal Meth is so powerful, its effects can last up to 40 times longer than cocaine.
How can you take meth?
The most popular way to take crystal meth is by snorting the crystals. Other ways it can be taken are:
- Smoking it
- Injecting it
- Consuming the crystals orally.
Before and After: Meth addict
What is Meth made from?
According to the article, "Methamphetamine Changes the Brain", once methamphetamine reaches the inside of a neuron in your brain, it causes that neuron to produce excessive amounts of dopamine (the neurotransmitter that produces pleasure). This causes the person to feel a certain high or an extra sense of pleasure. These effects can last up to a day but as soon as this high stops, it is followed by a crash which often results in the person to use more of the drug to go back to that high.
Methamphetamine is man-made unlike other drugs which can be found in plants. Meth consists of amphetamine stimulants combined with other chemicals.
For every Pound of Meth Made, 5 pounds of waste are produced.
(https://teens.drugabuse.gov/teachers/mind-over-matter/methamphetamine/how-does-methamphetamine-cause)
Not so fun fact..
When meth addicts take crystal meth, their dopamine receptors are destroyed overtime, ultimately leaving them without feeling a sense of pleasure anymore. Although these receptors can regrow, it takes several years and even then they are never fully recovered.
One side effect of using meth is having terrible tooth decay and sores.
Effects of Crystal Meth