Methamphetamine

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Heroin

Constricted pupils

Confusion

Slowed and Labored Breathing

Drowsiness

Cancer

Nephrotic syndrome

Impaired memory

Arthritis

Tuberculosis

Collapses veins

Ice

Speed

Crystal

Crank

Diamorphine hydrochloride (white heroin

Diamorphine base (brown heroin)

Street names

White lady

Number 4

Horse

Brown sugar

Black tar

Recreationally purposes

Not specifically heroin, but many other opioids are very common for people to take to help ease pain

When heroin enters the brain, it quickly binds to opioid receptors around the body especially those involved in feelings of pain and pleasure and in controlling heart rate, sleeping, and breathing.

Hypotension

Muscle spasms

Coma

Intense relaxation

Heroin is a schedule 1 drug

Depressant

Methamphetamine

How it works

Meth also stimulates brains cells which increases mood and movement within the users body

Meth works in such a way that floods the brain with dopamine so that the user feels a high that is unreachable with any other substance.

Routes of administration

Snorting

Injecting

Smoking

Oral consumption

Common forms

Liquid meth

Meth tablets

Crystal meth

Powdered meth

Classification

Simulant

Concerns

Long term

Damaged blood vessels

Irregular heartbeat

Death

liver, kidney and lung damage

Short term

Increased heart rate and blood presure

Severe anxiety

Paranoia

Insomnia

Effects

Uncontrolled movements

Blurred vision

Unusual wounds on fingers and toes

Fast/irregular heartbeat

Outburst of words/sounds

Regulation

Meth is a schedule 2 drug

How its used

Can be used to treat indivuduals that have stuggled to lose weight and have tried many other diets

Can be used to treat individuals with ADHD

Most commonly used as a recreational drug