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What is the drug Crystal Meth Methamphetamine Tap?
(Tina, meth, glass, cristy, quartz, tik, tuk - tuk, ice, crank, crystal, straws, globes, Krank, ice cream)
It is a highly addictive stimulant that many regions of the central nervous system. It is a white, odorless, bitter tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol. The drug can be made easily in clandestine laboratories from relatively inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients and can be purchased at a relatively low cost (about R30 / 'straw'). Method of administration may be smoked, snorted, orally ingested or injected intravenously. In South Africa it is usually smoked by the powder / crystal in a lamp, which the metal threading has been removed. A lighter is used to heat the bulb and the fumes are smoked. Effects of acute methamphetamine intoxication and / or overdose Methamphetamine triggers release of Epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine in the sympathetic nervous system. Common side effects of intoxication are euphoria, increased energy and self-confidence, insomnia, restlessness, irritability, heightened sense of sexuality, and tremors. Respiratory effects are increased espirations, pulmonary edema, pulmonary hypertension and decreased lung capacity. Cardiovascular effects are increased heart rate and blood pressure, achycardia (abnormally fast heart rate) and / or arrhythmias. Users run the risk of overdose is characterized by dehydration, hypothermia, convulsions, kidney failure, stroke and myocardial infarction.
For the drug addicts / Tap crystal meth abuser or drug addict in active addiction.
Some street names for methamphetamine tik, tuk, crystal meth, tuk-tuk, crystal, straws, globes, crystal meths, Krank, ice, Tina, meth, glass, cristy, quartz, ice or crank,
Prolonged Prolonged use can result in severe weight loss / anorexia, severe dermatological problems, higher risk of seizures and uncontrollable rage / violent behavior. Tik addicts show signs of chronic psychological effects, including confusion, impaired concentration and memory, hallucinations, insomnia, depressive reactions, psychotic reactions, paranoid reactions, and panic disorders. Long term drug crystal meth or Tap also increases the risk of HIV and Hepatitis C due to injection drug use and sexual risk behavior.
Epidemiology of methamphetamine use in Cape Town:
The following statistics are collected by the South African Community Epidemiology Network on drug use in patients with methamphetamine use in Cape Town since 2002.
Table 1 shows the magnitude of the patients who were methamphetamine as primary or secondary substance of abuse for each different period of 6 months since January 2002 (2002a which refers to January-June, 2002, 2002b until July to December 2002, etc.). The "Total patient row is the total number of patients treated more than 20 specialized treatment for all substances (including alcohol,
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Dutch
What is the drug Crystal Meth Methamphetamine Tap?
(Tina, meth, glass, cristy, quartz, tik, tuk - tuk, ice, crank, crystal, straws, globes, Krank, ice cream)
It is a highly addictive stimulant that many regions of the central nervous system. It is a white, odorless, bitter tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol. The drug can be made easily in clandestine laboratories from relatively inexpensive over-the-counter ingredients and can be purchased at a relatively low cost (about R30 / 'straw'). Method of administration may be smoked, snorted, orally ingested or injected intravenously. In South Africa it is usually smoked by the powder / crystal in a lamp, which the metal threading has been removed. A lighter is used to heat the bulb and the fumes are smoked. Effects of acute methamphetamine intoxication and / or overdose Methamphetamine triggers release of Epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine in the sympathetic nervous system. Common side effects of intoxication are euphoria, increased energy and self-confidence, insomnia, restlessness, irritability, heightened sense of sexuality, and tremors. Respiratory effects are increased espirations, pulmonary edema, pulmonary hypertension and decreased lung capacity. Cardiovascular effects are increased heart rate and blood pressure, achycardia (abnormally fast heart rate) and / or arrhythmias. Users run the risk of overdose is characterized by dehydration, hypothermia, convulsions, kidney failure, stroke and myocardial infarction.
For the drug addicts / Tap crystal meth abuser or drug addict in active addiction.
Some street names for methamphetamine tik, tuk, crystal meth, tuk-tuk, crystal, straws, globes, crystal meths, Krank, ice, Tina, meth, glass, cristy, quartz, ice or crank,
Prolonged Prolonged use can result in severe weight loss / anorexia, severe dermatological problems, higher risk of seizures and uncontrollable rage / violent behavior. Tik addicts show signs of chronic psychological effects, including confusion, impaired concentration and memory, hallucinations, insomnia, depressive reactions, psychotic reactions, paranoid reactions, and panic disorders. Long term drug crystal meth or Tap also increases the risk of HIV and Hepatitis C due to injection drug use and sexual risk behavior.
Epidemiology of methamphetamine use in Cape Town:
The following statistics are collected by the South African Community Epidemiology Network on drug use in patients with methamphetamine use in Cape Town since 2002.
Table 1 shows the magnitude of the patients who were methamphetamine as primary or secondary substance of abuse for each different period of 6 months since January 2002 (2002a which refers to January-June, 2002, 2002b until July to December 2002, etc.). The "Total patient row is the total number of patients treated more than 20 specialized treatment for all substances (including alcohol,
Read the full Touch Crystal Meth drug article in the English click here