Crystal meth

So let s say, for instance, that some deranged lunatic did the exact opposite of what this book says, and went ahead and got some equipment, a couple of chemicals and some safrole, isosafrole and/or the precursor of their choice. They may very well decide to do something to it to get it farther along the path to final product. Well, currently on the place called Earth, the most widely made precursor for X and amphetamine production is the phenylace-tone. For crystal meth the precursor is called just that phen-ylacetone (a.k.a. phenyl-2-propanone, a.k.a. P2P). For X the precursor would be called 3,4-Methylenedioxyphenylacetone (a.k.a 3,4-Methylenedioxy-phenyl-2-propanone, a.k.a. MD-P2P). Strike knows it should technically be written as MDP-2-P, but Strike has always written it incorrectly as MD-P2P and that is just how stupid-ass Strike is always gonna refer to it. 

For instance, heroin, cocaine, crack, amphetamine, crystal meth (methamphetamine), cannabis, PCP, nicotine, alcohol. 

Meth, Crystal Meth, Speed, Ice, Fire, Glass, L.A. Glass, Quartz, Crank, Chalk, Tweak, Tina, Jib, Yaba, Crazy Medicine, Poor Man s Cocaine, Hitler s Drug, Devil s Drug, Blue Mollies, Go-Fast, Mexican Crack, Shabu, Sketch, Stove Top, West Coast, Yellow Bam. 

Study of Crystallization Meth ods for RDX, Type B - Holston Process", PATR 1747 (Oct 1949)... 

CRYSTAL METH (METHAMPHETAMINE) A central nervous system stimulant that has emerged as a readily available alternative to MDMA at clubs and raves. Also known as speed. ... 

Amphetamines are available in various forms. It is metabolized primarily by CYP2D6 There is a salt form - methylamphetamine ( speed ) - and a free base form ( base ), which looks like a damp or oily paste Crystalloid form ( ice or crystal meth ) is taken orally or intranasally ( snorting ), or injected intravenously Primary mode of action is t release of dopamine. Also inhibits dopamine metabolism and its reuptake, and t release of norepinephrine and serotonin Toxic effects include restlessness, tremor, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, psychosis, aggression, sweating, palpitations, chest pain, t blood pressure, shortness of breath and headache ... 

A class of drugs that includes Dextroamphetamine, dexies, and methamphetamine (crystal). Commonly referred to as speed and crystal meth. This drug affects the CNS drugs. 

As well intentioned as these new regulations are, they are not without their own problems. According to journalist Sarah Fenske of the Phoenix New Times, Arizona s government was convinced that if they cut the supply of the ingredients used to make crystal meth—namely, OTC cold medicines—the demand would drop as well. 

Zeppenzauer, M. 1971. Formation of large crystals. Meth. Enzymol. 22 253. 

On the street, methamphetamine is known by such names as meth, crystal meth, crystal, speed, crank or wire. Most of the stuff on the street shows the telltale signs of sloppy lab work yellow crystals, sticky crystals, or a tendency to soak up water from the air and melt. 

Crystal meth users suffer many of the same physical problems as users of powdered meth. However, crystal meth also causes additional physical symptoms, including increased blood pressure and inflammation of the lining of the heart. People who take crystal meth often experience psychotic episodes, paranoia, insomnia, and violent behavior. These symptoms may continue for months or even years after the person has stopped taking the drug. 

Stimulant drugs, such as methamphetamine and crystal meth, may make users ... 

Is the nicotine patch an effort to modify human mental activity Will a brain Polypill be developed to treat persons susceptible to substance abuse, such as cocaine We now know that cocaine and methamphetamine flood the brain with dopamine and other neurotransmitters,producing a"high. Methamphetamine (meth),prescribed for patients with severe attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or narcolepsy, is widely abused. Crystal meth is the crystalline form of the drug that is smoked. It is difficult to imagine that there will ever be supplementation of a communal water supply, but we should remember that salt is iodized, there is fluoride in water and iron and folic acid are supplements in many foods. 

Buxton JA, Dove NA. The burden and management of crystal meth use. CMAJ 2008 178 1537-9. 

Produced synthetically, amphetamines (known as uppers ) are stimulants of the central nervous system much like epinephrine, but they also increase cardiovascular activity and depress the appetite. They are sometimes used to bring about weight loss, but they can cause chemical dependency. Methedrine is used to treat depression and in the illegal form is known as crank or crystal meth. The prefix meth means that there is one more CH3— group on the nitrogen atom. 

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