All the advanced states of America that have more of an urban lifestyle than rural are entering into the deep abyss of methamphetamine addiction. Methamphetamine is the latest club drug to hit the market.
Methamphetamine has become popular on many college campuses and many high schools across the country. This is due partly to their ease of manufacture and partly because they are easy to obtain.
Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive stimulant drug. It is commonly called meth or crystal meth, and less frequently speed, crystal, ice, Tina, and coffee. Methamphetamine was not illegal in the United States until 1983. It was actually used as a prescription drug in the 1950’s for a few conditions including alcoholism, obesity, and narcolepsy.
Methamphetamine use has been increasing dramatically over the past decade. This extremely addictive drug first became popular in the United States in San Diego, California. Meth addiction seems to have spread across the country from there, first moving into the western states, then to the South and Midwest. (more…)