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| Methamphetamine | Info |
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| Summary | 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. |
| Dose | Oral Light: 5-10mg Common: 10-30mg Strong: 20-40mg Heavy: 40-100mg Insufflated Light: 5-10mg Common: 10-30mg Strong: 30-50mg Heavy: 50mg+ Smoked Light: 5-10mg Common: 10-20mg Strong: 30-60mg Heavy: 50mg+ IV Light: 5-10mg Common: 10-20mg Strong: 20-40mg Heavy: 40mg+ |
| Onset | Oral: 20-70 minutes Insufflated: 5-10 minutes Smoked: 0-2 minutes IV: 0-2 minutes |
| Duration | Oral: 10-12 hours | Insufflated: 8-10 hours | Smoked: 3-8 hours | IV: 6-10 hours *NOTE: Check ~after-effects* |
| Effects | increased energy/alertness, Decreased need for sleep, Increased sociability, mood lift, increase sexuality, Excessive talking, Decreased appetite, Weight loss, Sweating, Distrubed sleep patterns, Bruxia, Visual and audiotory hallucinations itchiness, agressiveness, moodiness, fatal kidney disorder, possible brain damage liver damage. |
| After-effects | 24 hours for all routes of administration. After effects may last longer if a user redoses. |
| Aliases | meth desoxyn tik |
| Marquis | Deep reddish orange - Dark reddish brown |
| Categories | stimulant habit-forming common |
| Avoid | Rinsing mouth with mouthwash high in alcohol due to drying effects; using sugar filled chewing gum; usage within 14 days of MAOI - Also: Just avoid meth in the first place. Please. |
| Bioavailability | Oral 55-62.7% | Insufflated 75-80% | Vapourized 67-90.3%. |