Common Meth questions. Answered by a neuroscientist.

Is meth addictive?

Meth is an extremely addictive drug. Meth can be smoked, swallowed, injected, or snorted. Smoking and injecting are the most addictive ways to use meth because of how fast the effects are felt. Injecting causes the fastest hit of euphoria so it is the most addictive way to use. But any way of using meth can develop addiction.

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How illegal is Meth?

Meth is a schedule 2 drug in america. It is addictive and mentally / physically damaging. Other schedule 2 drugs include cocaine, oxycontin and fentanyl

How long does meth last?

Meth is one of the longest acting drugs there is. Meth high lasts from 6 to 15 hours on average but completely depend on dose and purity. But one dose can last as long as 24 hours and possibly more. This duration is horribly unhealthy because it interrupts sleep, eating patterns, and many other crucial bodily functions.

Whats an average meth dose (MUST ADD?

productivity doses (studying / working) - people often take 15 milligrams in the EXTENDED RELEASE form so they can study for upwards of 12 hours

recreational doses - people often crush up and snort 20 milligrams of the instant release form to get high

medical doses - medical treatment of ADHD and similar disorders is usually started with 5 milligrams of instant release per day. THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. A DOCTOR MUST DETERMINE THE MEDICAL DOSE. 5 milligrams is just the average starting dose for

Is meth dangerous ?

Meth is incredibly dangerous for many reasons. The drug itself damages the dopamine in the brain. Damaging dopamine can lead to developing issues with memory, learning, attention, and many other critical brain functions. As for body damage, smoking meth greatly damages teeth, gums and lungs. Exponentially deteriorating them. Injecting meth can blow out veins and do anything from clotting blood, extreme bleeding, and getting blood infections which can kill you very easily. Snorting crystal meth is like inhaling broken glass into your nose so it rips and deteriorates the inside of your nose and lungs. Also, taking any form of meth prevents hunger so you lose weight. It prevents the desire for sleep and the sleep deprivation will deteriorate the brain and every body part over time. Sleep deprivation is much more damaging and dangerous than most people think. Every aspect of your brain and body will breakdown over time without sleep.

what does Meth feel like?

The meth high floods your brain with more dopamine than any other natural activity on the planet could. The rush of euphoria has been compared to a continuous orgasm for a long period of time. This may sound fun or interesting but it will ruin your life. No human should be able to feel that sensation. You will throw your life away and likely die while chasing that feeling.

What does meth do to your brain?

Meth releases dopamine and epinephrine (adrenaline) in insane amounts in the brain. Using meth can greatly damage dopamine receptors and dopamine production in the brian. Meth is very addictive because people like the feeling. But it is also addictive because when it wears off you are left with no natural dopamine which is a horrible and dissociating state to be in.

How is Adderall and meth different MUST ADD?

Meth and adderall are extremely similar drugs. Check out the Meth / adderall under the drugs list button on the top of this page. There is a full breakdown on the similarities and differences. But simply, they are the same drug but the higher doses and smoking / snorting / injecting aspect of meth makes it stronger and more addictive than adderall. But if the same dose of adderall was injected it would be indistinguishable to meth.

How to reagent test Meth

You must chemical test meth to make sure they are the correct drug.

Step 1: Use Lieberman or Hoffman reagent - either of these will turn orange when they touch meth.

step 2: Simons reagent - this test turns blue when it touches meth.

step 3: ALWAYS use a fentanyl testing strip for ANY drug. It may save your life.

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