Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that can be injected, snorted, smoked, or ingested orally. Methamphetamine users feel a short yet intense "rush" when the drug is initially administered. The immediate effects of methamphetamine include increased activity and decreased appetite. The drug has limited medical uses for the treatment of narcolepsy, attention deficit disorders, and obesity. More

Highlights

• Methamphetamine, Cocaine Use Plummet; New Workplace Drug Testing Data Show Effects of Supply Crunch
• U.S. Highlights Latest International Progress Against Methamphetamine; Urges Vulnerable Nations to Increase Efforts to Curb Precursor Chemicals
• New Data Show Significant Disruptions in U.S. Methamphetamine, Cocaine Markets
• White House Drug Czar Launches New Anti-Methamphetamine Campaign

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I report a suspected meth lab?
• Where can I view state-specific data on methamphetamine?
• How do I sign up for the DiscussMeth Web Forum?
• How can I order the "Life or Meth" resources?
• Is a database of locations that were used in the production of methamphetamine available?

Publications

• Amphetamines and Ecstasy: 2008 Global ATS Assessment
• The DASIS Report: Primary Methamphetamine / Amphetamine Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment: 2005
• The NSDUH Report: Nonmedical Stimulant Use, Other Drug Use, Delinquent Behaviors, and Depression Among Adolescents

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Common street terms for methamphetamine include:

• Crank
• Ice
• Stove Top

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For additional information on methamphetamine, visit www.MethResources.gov.