In order to understand what the drug does to the body, it is important that we learn about dopamine. It is no surprise then, that many users easily get addicted, even if it is one of the most dangerous illegal drugs, due to its treacherous properties and its unwelcome results (Covey, 2007). Furthermore, imagine how it also increases pleasure and reward in the brain. Imagine having a drug that instantly delivers the desired effects that last longer in the body. The drug is also metabolized more slowly than other drugs (such as cocaine), thereby producing a “high” for a longer period of time.
Meth provides a quick and long-lasting “high” as well. When snorted, it usually takes five minutes, and when eaten, it takes around 20 minutes. Its onset of action is fastest – mere seconds – when it’s smoked or injected. Snorting, swallowing, smoking or injecting are common ways to ingest meth. While it is known as a prohibited drug, it actually has therapeutic properties and is prescribed by physicians, although in low doses. Meth, or its proper scientific name, meth hydrochloride, is a psychostimulant drug. What makes it so popular is its accessibility and its effects. Called the “poor man’s cocaine”, meth is a popular street drug that is typically referred to as crank, ice, speed, and crystal (because of its appearance – it usually comes in the form of crystalline white powder).
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