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Methamphetamine acts by increasing the release of dopamine in the brain, which leads to feelings of euphoria. However, this influx of pleasure is followed by a “crash” that often leads to increased use of the drug and eventually to difficulty feeling any pleasure at all, especially from natural rewards. Taking even small amounts of methamphetamine [...]
Description – Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant that is closely related to amphetamine. It is long lasting and toxic to dopamine nerve terminals in the central nervous system. It is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting powder taken orally or by snorting or injecting, or a rock “crystal” that is heated and smoked. Street Names – Speed, [...]