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02History of Meth
Question: Where does crystal meth originate from? Answer: Amphetamines were first synthesized in 1887 but didn't become available commercially until 1932 which was in the form of a nasal spray used for the treatment of asthma. The stimulant properties of amphetamines began to be recognized and that led to more medical and functional uses of the drug. By 1937 you could get amphetamines by prescription to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. After this much more potent forms of amphetamines began to be developed and were eventually made available to the public like dextroamphetamine sulfate and methamphetamine....
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11Insomnia
Question: I have schizophrenia, and I stopped using meth ten months ago and I still have severe insomnia that no drugs have been able to fix. I was wondering if I did permanent damage so now nothing works to cure the insomnia....
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07Harm Reduction
There will always be controversy where harm reduction is concerned. Many people feel harm reduction enables the drug users. Possibly it does but we also know that it saves lives. Understandably no one should use drugs but we know many people are going to. Drug use not only harms those who use drugs but it affects others too. It's important that until drug users are ready to get the help and treatment they need, that they at least use precautions. Meth is a very dangerous illegal drug and there is absolutely NO safe way to use it....
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03A Typical User
Question: My girlfriend had a problem with crystal meth and may still be using, although she doesn't have any of the typical signs of a user. What steps could I take to help insure that she won't use again?...
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01Appetite
Question: Do you have more of an appetite when doing ice than when doing crank?...
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