METHAMPHETAMINE

Methamphetamine, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.nida.nih.gov/DrugPages/Methamphetamine.html, is an addictive stimulant closely related to amphetamine. It has longer lasting and more toxic effects on the central nervous system than amphetamine and has a high potential for abuse and addiction.

RESOURCES

• Office of National Drug Control Policy website http://www.methresources.gov, information, frequently asked questions, and articles about methamphetamine.
• Drug Enforcement Administration website: http://www.justthinktwice.com, is aimed at educating teens about methamphetamine.
• National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign website for parents http://www.theantidrug.com/drug_info/drug_info_meth.asp has methamphetamine information for parents and other adults.
• National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign website for teens http://www.freevibe.com/Drug_Facts/meth.asp has methamphetamine information for youth.

TREATMENT FOR METH ADDICTION

According to the Drug Enforcement Administration http://www.justthinktwice.com/gotmeth/breakingup.html, the most effective treatment for methamphetamine combines detoxification and behavioral therapy. The process can take longer than a year and relapse rates are high.

STREET NAMES
Bikers Coffee, Chalk, Chicken Feed, Crank, Crystal Meth, Glass, Go-Fast, Ice, Methlies Quick, Poor Man's Cocaine, Shabu, Speed, Stove Top, Trash, Yellow Bam

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Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment.

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PREPARED BY: 211 /rj
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: May2007