Meth and Death
24 April 2013
Meth and Death
Tina, ice, or the poor mans cocaine, have been destroying the lives of millions and breaking apart families for decades now. Although it is nothing new, people still don’t understand the distinct difference between methamphetamines and crystal meth. Methamphetamines are a schedule II drug and are available to the public through a prescription that cannot be refilled, for the needs such as obesity, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Crystal meth is a street manufactured drug that made illegally. (Helmstine, 3) Crystal meth is never made pure and is incredibly dangerous to anyone who uses it. Use of the drug needs to be completely abolished, the people need to be informed of these dangers.
The chemical n-methy-l-phenyl-propan-2-amine is the chemical name for methamphetamine, methylamphetamine, or desoxyephedrine. Amphetamines were first made in Germany in 1887. It’s counterpart, methamphetamine was first developed in Japan in 1919, as scientists found out it was easier to make and had a higher potency. The drugs use really started during World War II as both sides used the drug to keep troops awake, and used by kamikaze pilots before their suicide missions. After the war the use of the drug reached epidemic levels as sale of meth reached the hands of the public. In the United States it was a prescribed drug during the 1950’s, and was used to fight obesity and depression. From college students trying to study for the big exam, to truck drivers trying to stay awake on their long trips, and athletes trying to enhance their performance, among others were susceptible to using the drug as a stimulant. Abuse then worsened in the 1960’s as increased availability of injectable methamphetamines occurred. It wasn’t until the 70’s where people began to realize how dangerous these drugs could be. The United States outlawed selling, using, and production of the drug then in the 70‘s. Biker gangs controlled most of the
Meth and Death
Tina, ice, or the poor mans cocaine, have been destroying the lives of millions and breaking apart families for decades now. Although it is nothing new, people still don’t understand the distinct difference between methamphetamines and crystal meth. Methamphetamines are a schedule II drug and are available to the public through a prescription that cannot be refilled, for the needs such as obesity, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. Crystal meth is a street manufactured drug that made illegally. (Helmstine, 3) Crystal meth is never made pure and is incredibly dangerous to anyone who uses it. Use of the drug needs to be completely abolished, the people need to be informed of these dangers.
The chemical n-methy-l-phenyl-propan-2-amine is the chemical name for methamphetamine, methylamphetamine, or desoxyephedrine. Amphetamines were first made in Germany in 1887. It’s counterpart, methamphetamine was first developed in Japan in 1919, as scientists found out it was easier to make and had a higher potency. The drugs use really started during World War II as both sides used the drug to keep troops awake, and used by kamikaze pilots before their suicide missions. After the war the use of the drug reached epidemic levels as sale of meth reached the hands of the public. In the United States it was a prescribed drug during the 1950’s, and was used to fight obesity and depression. From college students trying to study for the big exam, to truck drivers trying to stay awake on their long trips, and athletes trying to enhance their performance, among others were susceptible to using the drug as a stimulant. Abuse then worsened in the 1960’s as increased availability of injectable methamphetamines occurred. It wasn’t until the 70’s where people began to realize how dangerous these drugs could be. The United States outlawed selling, using, and production of the drug then in the 70‘s. Biker gangs controlled most of the