Methamphetamine is a killer addiction and in the streets it is referred by various names like crystal meth, glass, ice, chunk, speed etc. Crystal meth, a synthetic of amphetamine is a powerful stimulant for the human nervous system. It causes wakefulness for long hours, paranoia, confusions, irritability and a lot other health disasters that gradually develop with prolonged usage of meth. It is usually snorted, injected or smoked.

The methamphetamine causes an artificial release of substances like dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin inside the human brain. An occasional meth consumer goes through a period of no sleep and lack of appetite. He even stays awake for thirteen to fifteen days continuously leading to extreme irritability and tiring behaviour. They experience an intense urge to continue using meth and transforms to be tweakers who become violent and dangerous due to loss of sleep.

During the years 1893 and 1919, meth was developed in its crystallized form and it was widely distributed to the military of Germany during the World War 2. Meth was popular in the medical community for a short period of time. Since, meth became an addiction among the people, the Japanese banned its usage. However, by the year 1960 many factories started manufacturing methamphetamine secretly. Meth started spreading rapidly and soon reached the epidemic levels.

In today’s world the dangers of meth addiction has increased to a considerable. It is a threat to mankind. It’s considered to be a very renowned party drug and it gives self confidence to people using it. The addiction of crystal meth has enhanced over the recent years. It seems to be a glamorous thing to be taken for party goers. It is difficult to make people understand the devastating effects of methamphetamine.The meth used in the streets are manufactured illegally. This is a highly toxic drug which creates addiction by prolonged use.