Methamphetamine is most commonly available in the following forms:
"Crystal" |
"Ice" |
Desoxyn 5mg |
"crank" |
Yaba is sold as tablets. These tablets are generally no larger than a pencil eraser. They are brightly colored, usually reddish-orange or green. Yaba tablets are typically consumed orally. The tablets sometimes are flavored like candy (grape, orange, or vanilla). Another common method is called chasing the dragon. Users place the yaba tablet on aluminum foil and heat it from below. As the tablet melts, vapors rise and are inhaled. The drug may also be administered by crushing the tablets into powder, which is then snorted or injected with a solvent.
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"Ice" is a smokeable form of Methamphetamine.
Mechanism of Action
Methamphetamine affects the central nervous system (CNS) by enhancing the release of serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine and blocking or reversing the dopaminergic and adrenergic re-uptake mechanisms. The effects of methamphetamine can resemble the fight or flight response, i.e., tachycardia, hypertension, vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, and hyperglycemia. Other effects include an increase in focus, alertness, as well as suppression of fatigue and appetite (Drugbank 2023).
References
Drugbank Online 2023. Metafetamine from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01577
Yasaei R, Saadabadi A. Methamphetamine. [Updated 2023 ]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535356/