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Methamphetamine
(MEHTH am FEHT uh meen), is a powerful drug nicknamed "speed." It quickly produces feelings of joy, strength, and alertness. Methamphetamine gives a user the capacity to work and talk for long periods of time. Misuse of methamphetamine can be dangerous, and the drug can be obtained legally only with a doctor's prescription. Methamphetamine is one of a group of drugs called amphetamines. It has been sold under many brand names, including Methedrine and Desoxyn.
Physicians once prescribed methamphetamine pills for weight control. The pills have also been used to combat fatigue and to help people under tension improve their work. Excess use of methamphetamine causes severe weight loss, pains in muscles and joints, excessive activity, and overconcentration on minor tasks. Some people become suspicious and develop antisocial behavior.
People who stop using methamphetamines may experience withdrawal symptoms. Such an experience suggests that the drug may cause physical dependence. In time, tolerance to the drug develops and the user's body needs larger and larger doses to achieve the same effect. Users may become mentally dependent on the drug if, when they go without it, they find the world cold and demanding. Sudden withdrawal from methamphetamines may cause deep depression, fatigue, or even a temporary psychosis (severe mental illness).
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