Methamphetamine

Brief Description:	An addictive stimulant that is closely related to amphetamine, but has longer lasting and more toxic effects on the central nervous system. It has a high potential for abuse and addiction.
Street Names:	Speed, meth, chalk, ice, crystal, glass.
Effects:	Increases wakefulness and physical activity and decreases appetite. Chronic, long-term use can lead to psychotic behavior, hallucinations, and stroke.
Statistics and Trends:	In 2006, 1.9 million Americans age 12 and older had abused methamphetamine at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health; http://www.samhsa.gov/. The NIDA-funded 2007 Monitoring the Future Study showed that 1.1% of 8th graders, 1.6% of 10th graders, and 1.7% of 12th graders had abused methamphetamine at least once in the year prior to being surveyed. Source: Monitoring the Future http://www.monitoringthefuture.org/.

	NIDA InfoFacts: Methamphetamine. Summary of research findings on methamphetamine for a general audience. (Fact sheet). En Español
	NIDA Research Report: Methamphetamine: Abuse and Addiction. More detailed look at the latest research findings. For a general audience. (Report). En Español

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