Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine Latest News

Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has foiled a major attempt to illegally export a significant quantity of Methamphetamine from India to Saudi Arabia.   

About Methamphetamine

• It is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.
• It is also known as meth, chalk, ice, and crystal.
• It was developed early in the 20th century from its parent drug, amphetamine, and was used originally in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers.

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Properties of Methamphetamine

• It is a member of the class of amphetamines.
• It takes the form of a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol.
• It has a role as a neurotoxin, a psychotropic drug, a central nervous system stimulant, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant.

Impact of Methamphetamine on Humans

• It causes increased activity and talkativeness, decreased appetite, and a pleasurable sense of well-being or euphoria. 
• The use of methamphetamine in higher doses can induce psychosis, bleeding in the brain, skeletal muscle breakdown, and seizures.

Source: PIB