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Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant drug. It can be smoked, injected, inhaled or taken by mouth. It has many street names, such as speed, meth, and chalk. Methamphetamine hydrochloride, the crystal form inhaled by smoking, is referred to as ice, crystal, glass and tina.
Methamphetamine affects the brain and can create feelings of pleasure, increase energy and elevate mood. Abusers may become addicted quickly, needing higher doses more often. Adverse health effects include irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure and a variety of psychological problems. Long-term effects may include severe mental disorders, memory loss and severe dental problems.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
'''Methamphetamine ''' is a synthetic stimulant drug which induces a strong feeling of euphoria and is highly psychologically addictive. Pure methamphetamine is a colorless crystalline solid, sold on the streets as '''glass''', '''ice''', or '''crystal'''. It is also sold as less pure crystalline powder called '''crank''' or '''speed''', or in rock formation termed '''tweak''', '''dope''', or '''raw'''. Methamphetamine was first synthesized in 1919 in Japan by chemist A. Ogata.
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''Methamphetamine''
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''(S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine''
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'''CAS number'''
537-46-2
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'''ATC code'''
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|Chemical formula
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|Molecular weight
|bgcolor="#dfefff"|149.24
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|Bioavailability
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|Metabolism
|bgcolor="#dfefff"| hepatic
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|half life
|bgcolor="#dfefff"| 4-5 hours (normal renal function)
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|Excretion
|bgcolor="#dfefff"| renal
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|Pregnancy category (pharmaceutical)
|bgcolor="#dfefff"|C (USA)
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|Controlled Substance Act
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Schedule II (USA)
Class B (oral) (United Kingdom)
Class A (injectable) (United Kingdom )
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|bgcolor="#efefef"|Delivery
|bgcolor="#dfefff"|5mg tablets
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