Jan 26, 2011 · The abuse of methamphetamine experienced a resurgence in the late 1980's as illicit chemists discovered that the drug was easily made via the reduction of two legal stimulant compounds, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, using legal and easily obtainable chemical precursors to accomplish the intermediary steps required for synthesis.

Apr 15, 2019 · MDMA is a methamphetamine, sure, in the sense that methamphetamine is part of the chemical structure of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine - but this does not mean that when you take MDMA you're also taking "METH", ie, the drug described just by "Methamphetamine".

Oct 18, 2000 · Amphetamine and methamphetamine are not even isomers of each other; in addition to having different structures, they have different chemical formulas. Thus, the difference between amphetamine and methamphetamine is much greater than the difference between crack and cocaine (which truly is a case of the former simply being a more potent form).

Apr 22, 2010 · Some others are the 2c-x drugs, Adderall, Dexedrine, Ritalin, and many other common drugs. They are in the same family as methamphetamine, but they all have very different effects and side effects. Basically, having "meth" in the name doesn't refer to the type of effects a drug has, but instead, refers to the chemical structure of the drug.

Jul 12, 2021 · Mephedrone (MEPH) is a <i>β</i>-ketoamphetamine stimulant drug of abuse that is often a constituent of illicit bath salts formulations. Although MEPH bears remarkable similarities to methamphetamine (METH) in terms of chemical structure, as well as its neurochemical and behavioral effects, it...

Aug 21, 2010 · propylhexedrine does indeed act like a traditional stimulant. it's just not a amphetamine, but its chemical structure and it's mechanism of action is extremely similar to methamphetamine. the dextro isomer is even stronger than …

Aug 11, 2010 · Methamphetamine is a stimulant chemical commonly used as a recreational drug. It is legally prescribed as a treatment for ADD under the brand name Desoxyn, for both children and adults. On the street, it is generally found as an odorless, white or off-white, bitter-tasting powder, though it is also found in pills, capsules and larger crystals.

Nov 11, 2012 · The two most popular formulations of amphetamine are Dexedrine, and Adderall. In Europe, amphetamine is sold on the street, whereas in North America, Asia, and Australia, methamphetamine is more popular. Methamphetamine is actually sold under the brand name Desoxyn in many countries, as a drug for narcolepsy and ADD when other treatments fail.

May 13, 2002 · So when people say "methamphetamine", what they mean isn't the pure methamphetamine freebase (which is a volatile, unpleasant smelling liquid - not exactly ideal for an illegal substance you want to smuggle past drug-sniffing dogs), but "methamphetamine hydrochloride" ( or "methamphetamine HCl" for short).

Oct 7, 2001 · MSM is a kosher chemical with a pretty high ld50. Some people claim that it has beneficial health effects orally and market it as a nutritional supplement. As I understand it, MSM resembles the solvent DMSO. check out msm.com that might answer some of your questions.