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Meth-amphetamines (mAMP)  
What does it look like?
It comes in two forms :-
1 Meth-amphetamine, is a white odourless, bitter-tasting crystalone powder or tablet / capsule which easly dissolves in water or alcohol . It can be taken oraly or intranasally (snorting) & by injection
2 Meth-amphetamine hydrochloride which is usually smoked
 
What is it?
Meth-Amphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant which dramatically affects the central nervous system.

Street names
Meth, glass, ice, rocks, dexies, uppers, jollies, bennies, fire, crank, chalk, croak, crypto,white cross, speed, black beauties

Short term effects
Euphoria, increased activity, decreased appetite, general sense of well-being, a state of high agitation, violent behavior

Long term effects
Insimnia, breathhing problems, anorexia, hypothermia, convulsion, confusion, tremmors, anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, blurred vision, cardiovasuclar problems,irreversible damage to blood vessels on the brain ,death

The Law
Meth-amphetamine is classified as a "CLASS B "drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act unless prepared for injection where it becomes a "CLASS A" drug

Detection
Detection in urine for up to 5 days

 
     
     
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