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Methamphetamine

Also known as: meth, desoxyn, tik

A fairly common and very strong CNS stimulant. It is sometimes prescribed in the form of desoxyn for ADHD and severe obesity. In low doses, methamphetamine can elevate mood, increase alertness, concentration, energy and reduces appetite. At higher doses, it can induce mania, psychosis and muscle degeneration among other issues. Tolerant users may report much higher doses than new users.

Dosage

Insufflated

Common: 10-30mg
Heavy: 50mg+
Light: 5-10mg
Strong: 30-50mg

Intravenous

Common: 10-20mg
Heavy: 40mg+
Light: 5-10mg
Strong: 20-40mg

Oral

Common: 10-30mg
Heavy: 40-100mg
Light: 5-10mg
Strong: 20-40mg

Smoked

Common: 10-20mg
Heavy: 50mg+
Light: 5-10mg
Strong: 30-60mg

Duration

Onset: undefined minutes
Duration: undefined hours
After effects: 24 hours

Timeline

After
24 hours
012h1d
Typical
Extended range

Effects

increased energy/alertnessDecreased need for sleepIncreased sociabilitymood liftincrease sexualityExcessive talkingDecreased appetiteWeight lossSweatingDistrubed sleep patternsBruxiaVisual and audiotory hallucinations itchinessagressivenessmoodinessfatal kidney disorderpossible brain damage liver damage

Avoid

Rinsing mouth with mouthwash high in alcohol due to drying effects; using sugar filled chewing gum; usage within 14 days of MAOI.