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What is Methamphetamine? Methamphetamine, commonly referred to as meth, crystal, ice, or Tina, is a highly addictive synthetic central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It is notoriously addictive, with known misuse liability, leading to it being classified as a Schedule II substance in the United States. Though pharmaceutical formulations exist, much methamphetamine is illicitly manufactured, and […]

Meth Withdrawal Symptoms Methamphetamine withdrawal can cause different acute and post-acute symptoms in different people. The severity and duration of meth withdrawal symptoms can vary based on different factors, such as someone’s route of administration, dose, drug purity, level of intoxication, their previous experience with withdrawal, the duration they used meth, their history of meth […]

What Are the Best Options for Meth Treatment? Meth addiction treatment begins with medical detox. Once that is complete, there are a variety of treatments that can help with recovery, including: Methamphetamines are in a class of drugs that act as stimulants on the central nervous system. Though some methamphetamine-based medications are lawfully manufactured and […]

Read on to better understand methamphetamine, the risks associated with its use, short- and long-term effects, overdose risk, its potential for addiction, withdrawal symptoms, and available treatment options. What Is Meth? Classified by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Schedule II substance, methamphetamine carries a significant potential for misuse and serious physical […]

More commonly, Meth is used illicitly in forms such as crystal meth.1,2,3 Methamphetamine was originally synthesized from amphetamine in the early 20th century as a treatment for nasal congestion and trouble breathing.1 With the passage of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970, methamphetamine, as well as other stimulants amphetamine and cocaine were placed on Schedule II […]