Meth-amphetamine
Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, and their various salts are collectively referred to asamphetamines. In fact, their chemical properties and actions are so similar that even experienced users have difficulty knowing whichdrug they have taken. Methamphetamine is the most commonly abused.)Street terms for methamphetamine:Meth, poor man's cocaine, crystal meth, ice, glass, speed.Typically meth is a white, odorless powder thateasily dissolves in water. Another form of meth, in clear chunky crystals, called crystal meth, or ice. Methcan also be in the form of small, brightly colored tablets. The pills are often called by their Thai name, yaba.Effects of usage includeaddiction, psychotic behaviour, and brain damage .Withdrawal symptoms include depression, anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, aggression,and intense cravings. Chronic use can cause violent behaviour, anxiety, confusion, insomnia, auditory hallucinations, mooddisturbances, delusions, and paranoia. Damage to the brain cause by meth usage is similar to Alzheimer's disease, stroke,and epilepsy.
