Methamphetamines

According to the history of methamphetamines it has been being used since even as far back as Hitler when meth was used to keep soldiers awake while on duty. In the 1980's a new method of producing methamphetamines made it possible for small meth labs to be set up in a very small area such as the bathroom of a home. These labs starting popping up all over America and meth abuse and arrests were on the rise across the nation. These labs contain highly explosive materials and anyone in the home of surrounding neighborhood are in danger of being harmed. Americans soon learned of the dangers and started educating themselves on what to look for and reporting people or houses where they felt drug use, production, or distribution may be occurring. Although some small labs still exist most of the production and distribution now comes out of Mexico where they have much larger labs that can produce mass amounts for much less making it less effective for these small labs to continue.

There are many Street names for meth including but not limited to; ice, crystal meth, blue meth, nazimeth, Christina, tina, cristy, and crypto. Some specific types of meth have a special name for them like those made with drano are called Christmas tree meth or holiday meth. Smokable types of meth may be called; Quartz, L.A. Ice, Batu, Hot ice, L.A. ice, super ice, and Hironpon just to name a few.

Some of the signs and symptoms to look for in someone who abuses meth include insomnia, irritability, paranoia, agitation, weight loss, reduced appetite, quickened breathing, and sores that will not heal.

Methamphetamine abuse can lead to "meth mouth" which is severe teeth decay caused by the lack of saliva produced while high on meth as well as the cravings for sugary sodas and snacks. Some of the other effects of meth use include euphoria, hyperthermia, addiction, respiratory issues, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, irreparable brain cell damage, and even death.

Drug rehabs across the nation are seeing more and more people who are seeking treatment for meth.