Methamphetamine aka Tina

Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system.



Methamphetamine is commonly known as speed, meth, chalk, Christina or Tina. In its smoked form it is often referred to as ice, crystal, crank, and glass. It is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol.



The drug is made easily in clandestine laboratories with relatively inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients. These factors combine to make methamphetamine a drug with high potential for widespread abuse.



Methamphetamine's chemical structure is similar to that of amphetamine, but it has more pronounced effects on the central nervous system. Like amphetamine, it causes increased activity, decreased appetite, and a general sense of well-being.



The effects of methamphetamine can last 6 to 8 hours. After the initial "rush" or "flash," there is typically a state of high agitation that in some individuals can lead to violent behavior.



Methamphetamine users can be identified by:

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Signs of agitation
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Excited speech
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Loss of appetite
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Increased physical activity levels
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Dilated pupils
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High blood pressure
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Shortness of breath
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Nausea and vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Occasional episodes of sudden and violent behavior
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Intense paranoia
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Visual and auditory hallucinations
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Bouts of insomnia.
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A tendency to compulsively clean and groom and repetitively sort and disassemble objects, such as cars and other mechanical devices
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