Methamphetamine
General Information
Classification: Stimulant
Methamphetamine is a strong physical and mental stimulant available in both prescription and street forms. It is relatively easy to synthesize which has contributed to its widespread use
History
Dosage
Oral
Oral: Light 5-15mg
Common 10-30mg
Strong 20-60mg
Heavy 40-150mg
Insufflated
Light 5-15mg
Common 10-40mg
Strong: 30-60mg
Heavy: 50mg+
Smoked
Light 5-10mg
Common: 10-20mg
Strong 30-60mg
Heavy: 50mg
Intravenous (IV)
Light: 5-10mg
Common: 10-40mg
Strong 30-60mg
Heavy: 50-100mg
Duration
Oral
Onset: 20-70 minutes
Total duration: 3-5 hours
Insufflated
Onset: 5-10 minutes
Total duration: 2-4 hours
Smoked
Onset: 0-2 minutes
Total duration: 1-3 hours
Intravenous (IV)
Onset: 0-2 minutes
Total duration: 4-8 hours
Effects
Positive
- increased energy/alertness
- decreased need for sleep
- increased sociability
- mood lift
- increase sexuality
Neutral
- excessive talking
- decreased appetitie
- sweating
Negative
- weight lose
- disturbed sleep patterns
- bruxia
- loss of appetite
- visual and auditory hallucinations
- itchiness
- agressiveness
- moodiness
- fatal kidney disorder
- possible brain damage
- liver damage