Research Reports: Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction
- Letter from the Director
- What is methamphetamine?
- What is the scope of methamphetamine abuse in the United States?
- How is methamphetamine abused?
- How is methamphetamine different from other stimulants, such as cocaine?
- What are the immediate (short-term) effects of methamphetamine abuse?
- What are the long-term effects of methamphetamine abuse?
- What are the risks of methamphetamine abuse during pregnancy?
- Are methamphetamine abusers at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C?
- What treatments are effective for methamphetamine abusers?
- Where can I get further scientific information about methamphetamine abuse?
- Glossary
- References
Provides an overview of the latest scientific findings on methamphetamine, including short- and long-term health consequences, effects on pregnancy, and potential prevention and treatment options.
NIH Pub Number: 06-4210
Published: April 1998
Revised: September 2006
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse
All materials appearing in the Research Reports series are in the public domain and may be reproduced without permission from NIDA. Citation of the source is appreciated.
Table of Contents
- Letter from the Director
- What is methamphetamine?
- What is the scope of methamphetamine abuse in the United States?
- How is methamphetamine abused?
- How is methamphetamine different from other stimulants, such as cocaine?
- What are the immediate (short-term) effects of methamphetamine abuse?
- What are the long-term effects of methamphetamine abuse?
- What are the risks of methamphetamine abuse during pregnancy?
- Are methamphetamine abusers at risk for contracting HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C?
- What treatments are effective for methamphetamine abusers?
- Where can I get further scientific information about methamphetamine abuse?
- Glossary
- References
This page was last updated September 2006.
Research Reports
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