Methamphetamine legal history books pdf

In 1983, laws were passed in the united states prohibiting possession of. Most drug arrests are made by state and local law enforcement, and most of these arrests are for. Methamphetamine is a drug that has both acute toxic effects and can produce long term physiological problems. Failure to comply with these terms may expose you to legal action and damages for. Discover librarianselected research resources on methamphetamine from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.

Alles, whilst he was searching for a less costly and more easily synthesised substitute for ephedrine. This pattern changed markedly in the 1960s with the increased availability of injectable methamphetamine, worsening the abuse. It is a powerful central nervous system stimulant that promotes the. Amphetamine, past and present a pharmacological and.

White examine the nature and extent of meth use in the united states, from meth s early reputation as a wonder drug to the current perception that it is a scourge of society. Methamphetamine production also involves a number of other, very hazardous chemicals. Precursor is sudafed from the drug store and involves the use of reducing agents like hydrogen or hydrogen iodide and red phosphorus. Usa patriot improvement and reauthorization act 2005 public law 109177 pdf general information regarding the combat methamphetamine epidemic act of 2005 or pdf version. Methamphetamine is contraindicated in individuals with a history of substance use disorder. Cmea the combat methamphetamine epidemic act of 2005. Home browse criminal justice social and psychological aspects of crime addiction and substance abuse methamphetamine. The production, distribution, and sale of methamphetamine is restricted or illegal in many jurisdictions.

Pdf methamphetamine was synthesized in germany in 1937 and commercially released in 1938. The history of crystal methamphetamine drugfree world. History and epidemiology of amphetamine abuse in united states. Gay men, crystal meth and sex cultural considerations for gay affirming treatment craig sloane, lcsw, casac private practice. In the 1950s, methamphetamine was prescribed as a diet aid and to fight depression. Precursors are phenyl acetone or p2p, methyl amine and reducing agents. Both recreational and medical use of drugs, including cocaine and opium, were popular. Analysis begins with a summary of the history of methamphetamine in europe, set in a global context.

Its history, pharmacology, and treatment, the first book in hazeldens library of addictive drugs series, ralph weisheit and william l. Statistical manual of mental disorders 4th edition dsmivtr and international. Methamphetamine and author of the 2005 book, crystal meth. Methamphetamine contracted from nmethylamphetamine is a potent central nervous system. Easily available, it was used as a nonmedical stimulant by college students, truck drivers and athletes and abuse of the drug spread. People can take methamphetamine by smoking, swallowing, snorting, or injecting the drug. A history of methamphetamine illustrates this new portrait of american drug abuse in a crystal clear fashion. In 1971, meth was restricted by us law, although oral meth ovation. The parallels are clear enough to demonstrate that history is repeating itselfmistakes and all. Khats effects are similar to other stimulants, such as cocaine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug that is chemically similar to amphetamine a drug used to treat adhd and narcolepsy. List of books and articles about methamphetamine online.