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Methamphetamines
- METH Drug Test
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Methamphetamine is a highly addictive
street drug that is chemically similar to
amphetamines. Methamphetamine is manufactured in illegal
laboratories across the world. It affects the central nervous
system and gives the user a euphoric rush, making them feel
literally as if they are on top of the world. Methamphetamine,
in both its manufacturing and use is extremely dangerous and
destroys thousands of people’s lives every day. Meth usage leads
to many health problems and is one of the most highly abused
drugs in the U.S. today.
Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant drug that strongly
activates certain systems in the brain. Methamphetamine is closely related
chemically to amphetamine, but the central nervous system effects of
Methamphetamine are greater. Methamphetamine is made in illegal laboratories and
has a high potential for abuse and dependence. The drug can be taken orally,
injected, or inhaled. Acute higher does lead to enhanced stimulation of the
central nervous system and induce euphoria, alertness, reduced appetite, and a
sense of increased energy and power. Cardiovascular responses to Methamphetamine
include increased blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. More acute responses
produce anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, psychotic behavior, and eventually,
depression and exhaustion.
The effects of
Methamphetamine generally last 2-4 hours and the drug has a
half-life of 9-24 hours in the body. Methamphetamine is excreted
in the urine primarily as amphetamine and oxidized and
deaminated derivatives. However, 10-20% of Methamphetamine is
excreted unchanged. Thus, the presence of the parent compound in
the urine indicates Methamphetamine use. Methamphetamine is
generally detectable in the urine for 3-5 days, depending on
urine pH level.
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