Methanfetamine

What are the origins of these drug?

Meth was discovered right after amphetamines in 1893 by a japanese called Nagai Nagayoshi.
The name methamphetamine was created by the people to make a shorter name of the components.In 1919, crystallized methamphetamine was synthesized by pharmacologist Akira Ogata via reduction of ephedrine using red phosphorus and iodine.


What effects does this drug produce on people?

These drug causes physical problems, like, anorexia, dilated pupils, flushed skin, excessive sweating, restlessness, dry mouth andbruxism (leading to "meth mouth"), headache, accelerated heartbeat, slowed heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, rapid breathing, highblood pressure, low blood pressure, high body temperature, diarrhea, constipation, blurred vision, dizziness, twitching, insomnia,numbness, palpitations, tremors, dry and/or itchy skin, acne, pallor, and – with chronic and/or high doses – convulsions, heart attack, stroke, and death. Also  can cause psychological problems, like, euphoria, anxiety, increased libido, alertness, concentration, increased energy, increased self-esteem, self-confidence, sociability, irritability, aggressiveness, psychosomatic disorders, psychomotor agitation, dermatillomania(compulsive skin picking), hair pulling, delusions of grandiosity, hallucinations, excessive feelings of power and invincibility, repetitive and obsessive behaviors, paranoia, and – with chronic use and/or high doses – amphetamine psychosis. 



What are the consequences of these addiction?

The consecuences of using meth in a long period of time will cause a depression of the addict and if it steel using the drug he or she will probably have a heart decease or a suicide will occur. Also it can cause psychosis and other mental problems. This drug isn't neuro-toxic, but in a long period of use it will have neuro-toxic side effects like parkinson decease and memory loss.

How does these drug affect a person's body and mind?

Psychological effects can include euphoria, anxiety, increased libido, alertness, concentration, increased energy, increased self-esteem, self-confidence, sociability, irritability, aggressiveness, psychosomatic disorders, psychomotor agitation, dermatillomania.Physical effects can include anorexia, hyperactivity, dilated pupils, flushed skin, excessive sweating, restlessness, dry mouth and bruxism (leading to "meth mouth"),headache, accelerated heartbeat, slowed heartbeat, irregular heartbeat, rapid breathing, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, high body temperature, diarrhea, constipation, blurred vision, dizziness,twitching, insomnia, numbness, palpitations, tremors.