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WHAT IS METHAMPHETAMINE? A Powerful and Addictive Drug

Methamphetamine is a powerful and addictive drug that stimulates the central nervous system. It is also often referred to as “meth.” The substance is a white crystalline powder that dissolves in water or alcohol. Meth was first developed in 1893 by a Japanese chemist who had been working to refine the underlying form of the drug, amphetamine. At first, the new drug was used to treat narcolepsy, a condition that causes sufferers to fall asleep suddenly. Other early uses included treatment for weight loss and help for people with asthma. How Is Methamphetamine Used? Methamphetamine can be snorted, smoked, taken in pill or oral form, or injected. There are local preferences for methamphetamine use, depending on the type of illegal meth that is imported into or sold in a certain area. People can smoke

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