User:Mr. Ibrahem/Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity. Use for obesity is no longer recommended. When taken by mouth effects begin within 30 minutes and may last for up to 24 hours.

Common side effects include high blood pressure, palpitations, elevate mood, trouble sleeping, tremor, diarrhea, and sexual dysfunction. Other side effects may include psychosis, mania, seizures, high body temperature, and tics. There is a high risk abuse; though deaths directly from use is rare. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby and breastfeeding following using is not recommended. It is in the amphetamine family of medication.

Methamphetamine was discovered in 1893 and first manufactured in 1919. It is most commonly made in illegal facilities in the United States and Far East. Recreationally it may be swallowed, snorted, injected, or smoked. It is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance. The production, distribution, and possession of methamphetamine is restricted or banned in many countries. In Europe it costs about 17 to 64 Euro per gram for an illegal supply as of 2018. About 27 million people used amphetamines, most methamphetamine, in 2019.