Randi mehling describes the history of the drug, the dangers involved in making it, the health hazards and legal consequences of addiction, and the steps and costs of treatment and recovery. Amphetamine was first made in 1887 in germany and methamphetamine, more potent and easy to make, was developed in japan in 1919. Making crystal meth usually involves reducing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, found in cold and allergy medicine. Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug that is chemically similar to amphetamine a drug used to treat adhd and narcolepsy. Methamphetamine is an illegal drug in the same class as cocaine and other powerful street drugs. Methamphetamine simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Methamphetamine, potent and addictive synthetic stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. Methamphetamine is not approved for medical use in italy, except for an extremely small number of caseapproved, strictly controlled experimental therapies, and it is listed in the tabella 1 schedule one of the psychotropic substances list of the italian ministry of health. Medically produced amphetamines including methamphetamine were used in japan, britain, germany and the us during the second world war to enable soldiers to stay awake and focussed.
Methamphetamine is an amphetamine with central nervous system cns stimulating activity. It also started being sold to the german public in 1938, and the use of overthecounter meth was relatively commonplace by this point. It is approved for pharmacological use in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and treatmentresistant obesity, but it is primarily used as a recreational drug. The rise and fall of americas rural meth labs citylab. Many people use it illegally, but it is occasionally used legally by prescription to treat attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder adhd or obesity as desoxyn. The history of meth shows that in the mid1980s meth use escalated dramatically in honolulu as ice. Methamphetamine methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine, popularly shortened to meth and also nicknamed ice and tina, is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug. Aug 20, 2017 in his book speed, professor nicolas rasmussen from unsw tells how president john f. Methamphetamine is best known for its abuse as a recreational drug, though it has legal medical applications. Explored within are the drugs effects on those who consume it as well as the history and prevalence of its use.
The history of meth has shown that this is not a difficult drug to produce. Since its creation in 1919, methamphetamine has been under question about its appropriate legal uses. The 1970 controlled substances act severely restricted the legal production of injectable methamphetamine, causing its use to decrease greatly. One person sets up a channel on which to receive precursor chemicals to make methamphetamine and another person makes that channel illegal. Pdf methamphetamine was synthesized in germany in 1937 and commercially released in 1938. Nazi leaders in world war ii distributed methamphetamine to soldiers in a tablet form called pervitin. Methamphetamine national institute on drug abuse nida. Peggy j parks examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of different types of methamphetamines through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics. Methamphetamine is a member of the class of amphetamines in which the amino group of samphetamine carries a methyl substituent. In his book speed, professor nicolas rasmussen from unsw tells how president john f. This paper introduces the reader to the characteristics of methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine trends in the united states the white house. Request pdf history of the methamphetamine problem methamphetamine. Lefthanded methamphetamine helps fight stuffy nose and is legal. Import and production quotas for the list i chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. Although illicitly manufactured methamphetamine launched the current epidemic, in step with rising amphetamine abuse in recent years, the united states has seen a surge in the legal supply and use of amphetaminetype attention deficit medications, such as ritalin. Kennedy received regular injections of a methamphetamine, together with vitamins and hormones, from a. Methamphetamine by randi mehling 9780791095324 hardcover. Jun 24, 2019 methamphetamine may cause new or worsening psychosis unusual thoughts or behavior, especially if you have a history of depression, mental illness, or bipolar disorder.
Along with who invented meth, also important to understanding the history of meth is the links to wwii. Crystal methamphetamine looks like glass fragments or shiny, bluishwhite rocks. Arrange all the books that have been written about the nazis end to. Apr 25, 2019 desoxyn methamphetamine hydrochloride tablets, usp is supplied as white tablets imprinted with the letters ov on one side and the number 12 on the opposite side, containing 5 mg methamphetamine hydrochloride in bottles of 100 ndc 5529210201. Executive summary this report provides an overview of the methamphetamine problem in the united states. It has a role as a neurotoxin, a psychotropic drug, a central nervous system stimulant, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant. Ice is a smokable form of the drug that was imported onto the island of oahu from the philippines.
Desoxyn and other legal stimulants are squarely situated in the medical field and healthcare industry and will likely remain there in the future. Methamphetamine acts by both facilitating the release of catecholamines, particularly noradrenaline, dopamine and serotonin, from nerve terminals in the brain and by inhibiting their uptake. Presents the history and physical properties of methamphetamine, physiological effects of the drug, use among teens, information about addiction and recovery, and the legal ramifications of involvement with the drug. Methamphetamine available for download and read online in other formats. A handsome woman with auburn hair cut short, wearing a silk blouse, cardigan, and wool pants, says that she is a doctor. At this point in time it is illegal, but it actually started off as a legal, medically prescribed drug. The manufacturer finds another source and then that channel is outlawed. Education and law environment film and media geography history. Crystal meth is used by individuals of all ages, but is most commonly used as a club drug, taken while partying in night clubs or at rave parties. I found the historical sections interesting they were short, clear and to the point.
This leads to an increase in synaptic concentration of these neurotransmitters and results in increased stimulation. Methamphetamine was first synthesized in japan in the late 1800s from ephedrine, a drug commonly used to treat asthma. Methamphetamine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd methamphetamine is also to treat obesity in people who have not lost weight with diets or other treatments. Methamphetamine trends in the united states overview. Methamphetamine is a dangerous, addictive drug that has impacted the lives of many people since the early 1900s.
Nothing was done with the drug, from its discovery synthesis until the late 1920s, when it was seriously investigated as a cure or treatment for nearly everything from depression to. Methamphetamine ma is a derivative of amphetamine, which was widely prescribed in the 1950s and 1960s as a medication for depression and obesity. Kennedy received regular injections of a methamphetamine, together with vitamins and hormones, from a german. If the op really wants swih to stay away from methamphetamine, learning to live without dependence on chemical stimulation may be the most effective approach. Amphetamines and methamphetamine have a different history, so parsonss book seems poised to make a unique contribution to the drugs debate.
Amphetamine use increased dramatically during world war ii. Cmea the combat methamphetamine epidemic act of 2005. Its history, pharmacology, and treatment, the first book in. People can take methamphetamine by smoking, swallowing, snorting, or injecting the drug. Country possession sale transport production notes australia methamphetamine use in australia legal. A schedule 8 controlled substance is one which should be available for use but requires restriction of manufacture, supply, distribution, possession and use to reduce abuse, misuse and physical or psychological dependence. It has many nicknames meth, crank, chalk or speed being the most common.
It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. I didnt notice skuddoss last sentence above, he said it first. The book explains the positive side of certain drugs. Methamphetamine, called meth, crystal, or speed, is a central nervous system stimulant that can be injected, smoked, snorted, or ingested orally. The history of crystal methamphetamine drugfree world. Deeply sad, she admits that for more than a year she conducted surgeries while high on meth. Although illicitly manufactured methamphetamine launched the current epidemic, in step with rising amphetamine abuse in recent years, the united states has seen a surge in the legal supply and use of amphetaminetype attention deficit medications, such as ritalin methylphenidate and adderall amphetamine. On march 23, 2010, dea published a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the provisions of the mppa and make its. Find patient medical information for methamphetamine oral on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings. Methamphetamine users feel a short yet intense rush when the drug is initially administered. It looks at the history of the problem, trends in use, characteristics of users, adverse effects. Here is a brief overview of the history and spread of meth, the potential solutions to the crisis and why they werent fully carried out. Methamphetamine legality articles on methamphetamine. White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the united states, from meth s early reputation as a wonder drug to the current perception that it is a scourge of society.
List of books and articles about methamphetamine online. Meth cooks practice late industrial alchemytransforming base materials, like lithium. Its used for narcolepsy and severe cases of morbid obesity and adhd if you can come up with a reason other meds wont do it. Discover librarianselected research resources on methamphetamine from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. German writer norman ohlers astonishing account of methamphetamine addiction in.
The history of this drug resembles a game of catandmouse. For the methaddled, sacramento had conveniently placed a greyhound bus station just yards from the statehouse where austrias finest was sworn in as governor of the great state of california. For the methaddled, sacramento had conveniently placed a greyhound bus station just yards from the statehouse where austrias finest was. This book covers the history, physical properties, and addictive nature of methamphetamine and provides readers with powerful information about the health effects of the drug, trends and attitudes, legal ramifications associated with. Learn more about the effects, medical uses, and abuse of methamphetamine. Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, or meth, is a powerful and addictive stimulant. Its history, pharmacology, and treatment, the first book in hazeldens library of addictive drugs series, ralph weisheit and william l. The highly addictive nature of methamphetamine is compounded by. Medically produced amphetamines including methamphetamine were used in japan, britain, germany and the us during the second world war. It seems worth mentioning that using drugs similar to methamphetamine has the potential to lead directly back to methamphetamine use. Compare this with reports of 500 metric tons being produced worldwide, and 42 metric tons of crystal meth being consumed in the us alone. The history of methamphetamine starts with a group of shrubs known as ephedra. Meth is a psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine class of psychoactive substances.
Experimental use in the 1920s led to elimination of the drug for purposes of alleviating depression or as a decongestant. History of methamphetamine early methamphetamine use. A study using brain imaging found more than double the levels of microglial cells in people who previously misused methamphetamine compared to people with no history of methamphetamine misuse, which could explain some of the neurotoxic effects of methamphetamine. This book covers the history, physical properties, and addictive nature of methamphetamine and provides readers with powerful information about the health effects of the drug, trends and attitudes, legal ramifications associated with meth use, and treatments available for meth addiction. Law enforcement queries regarding selfcertification. Too much activity of the microglial cells, however, can assault healthy neurons. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that can be injected, snorted, smoked, or ingested orally. First synthesized in 1887 germany, amphetamine was for a long time, a drug in search of a disease. What are the longterm effects of methamphetamine misuse. Related chemically to amphetamines, methamphetamine does have some narrow medical uses. The history of meth use began in wartime and with medical treatments. Methamphetamine is often used recreationally for its effects as a potent euphoriant and stimulant as well as aphrodisiac qualities according to a national geographic tv documentary on methamphetamine, an entire subculture known as party and play is based around sexual activity and methamphetamine use. Mar 26, 2020 methamphetamine, potent and addictive synthetic stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system.
History of the methamphetamine problem request pdf. You may have blood circulation problems that can cause numbness, pain, or discoloration in your fingers or toes. But, the fact that the author is a scientist, physician, and an author is what makes it the reading worth it. But meth has since turned into an illicit phenomenon of momandpop meth labs, fullblown addiction, and an array of physical and psychological side effects. Jul 12, 2019 methamphetamine is available with a prescription for obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and narcolepsy, but crystal meth is a street drug, made in illegal labs by chemically altering overthecounter drugs. Methamphetamine is not a new drug, although it has become more powerful in recent years as techniques for its manufacture have evolved. Meth facts, history and statistics dangers and legality. A love story presents an insiders view of the world of methamphetamine based on. Methamphetamine definition of methamphetamine by merriam. In october 2008, the president signed the methamphetamine production prevention act of 2008 mppa, which clarifies the information entry and signature requirements for electronic logbook systems permitted for the retail sale of scheduled listed chemical products. Methamphetamine in the united states is regulated under schedule ii of the controlled substances act. Home browse criminal justice social and psychological aspects of crime addiction and substance abuse methamphetamine. Policing methamphetamine criminal law and criminal justice. The book is about illegal drugs and their long history of abuse.
White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the united states, from meths early reputation as a wonder drug to the current perception that it is a scourge of society. Methamphetamine definition is a synthetic or semisynthetic compound c10h15n that stimulates the central nervous system, is used medically in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride c10h15nhcl especially to treat attention deficit disorder and obesity, and that is often abused illicitly for its stimulant properties called also meth, methedrine, speed. The dextrorotatory isomer dextromethamphetamine can be prescribed to treat attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder, though unmethylated amphetamine is more commonly prescribed. The total legal production quota of methamphetamine in the u. Many people use it illegally, but it is occasionally used legally by prescription to treat attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder adhd or obesity as desoxyn methamphetamine has two isomers, lefthanded and righthanded. Popular methamphetamine books goodreads share book. Methamphetamine simple english wikipedia, the free.
The book illegal drugs written by paul gahlinger is a very interesting book. Whatever its guise, the social and political contexts of methamphetamine share a certain uniqueness. Please select, personal abuse, off topic, legal issue, trolling, hate. Methamphetamine is available with a prescription for obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and narcolepsy, but crystal meth is a street drug, made in illegal labs by chemically altering overthecounter drugs. Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. In his new book the alchemy of meth, anthropologist jason pine chronicles how. Nicholas parsons chronicles the history and mythology of methamphetamine in the united states from the 1940swhen it was hailed as a wonder drugto the present. Feb 18, 2015 this paper introduces the reader to the characteristics of methamphetamine. A japanese chemist first synthesized methamphetamine also called meth, crank, crystal meth or speedfrom another stimulant in 1893. Sacramento is a lovely place, particularly for those with a fondness for methamphetamines.
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