Iran Countrys Drug Problems Appear To Be Getting Worse
Crystal Meth in Iran
Crystal meth is a clear, odorless, crystal drug that is similar to methamphetamine however more toxic. It is a very addictive drug when used over a period of time and is the number two drug apposed in the United States, second to cocaine, internationally, it is second to marijuana.
What is in Crystal meth?
Crystal meth is produced using ingredients that can be found over- the- counter. The ingredients used are asthma and cold medication containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, lye, hydrochloric acid, red phosphorous, drain cleaner, battery acid, lantern fuel, and antifreeze. Methanphetamine facts are quite scary.
Where is crystal meth produced?
They are produced in Clandestine crystal meth labs which can be found anywhere from rural apartment to the back of a car. However to clean out an existing crystal meth lab used to make meth could cost over one hundred thousand dollars.
How is it taken?
Methods of usage vary from orally, snorting, smoking, and injecting. When the drug is smoked or injected, the effects are felt within a few minutes. When the drug is used orally or snorted, the effects take a longer period for onset.
What does it do?
Crystal meth stimulates the central nervous system causing the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine. The release of these neurotransmitters gives users energy and feeling of excitation. This result in insomnia, appetite depression, increases heart rate and dilates the pupils. About 8 hours after using the drug there is a period of depression where the user feels helpless, hopeless, and angry, sometimes even violent.
What is in crystal meth labs?
There are many common items seen in a crystal meth lab : alcohol, benzene, toluene/paint thinner, Freon, acetone, chloroform, camp stove fuel, starter fluid, anti-freeze, anhydrous ammonia, Heet, white gasoline, phenyl-2-propane, phenyl acetone, phenyl propanolamine, iodine crystals, red phosphorous, black iodine, lye, Drano, muriatic or hydrochloric acid, battery acid or sulphuric acid, Epsom salts, batteries/lithium, sodium metal, wooden matches, propane cylinders, hot plates, ephedrine, pseudo-ephedrine, cold tablets, bronchodilators, energy boosters, rock salt, diet aids, Jars containing clear liquid with a white or red-colored solid on the bottom, jars with shiny metallic purple crystals inside, bottles or jars with rubber tubing attached; Glass cookware or frying pans containing a powdery residue; Coffee filters unused and used with red stains, white paste or small amounts of shiny white crystals in them; Soft silver or gray metallic ribbon (in chunk form) stored in oil or Kerosene.
Is there any treatment for crystal meth addiction?
Crystal meth addiction can be successfully treated through rehab. Drug treatment and rehab has reconstructed thousands of lives. The main goal of meth rehab is to help the addict learn how to live without using drugs. Most rehab programs today include a medical, psychological as well as the 12-step component.