What Is Meth?
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Street Names
Methamphetamine has many names including meth, speed, crank, chalk, zip, cristy, crystal, ice, quartz, tina or blade among many others.
History
Meth was developed in 1919 and was used by both the Axis and Allies in World War II to keep troops alert and motivated. In the 1950’s meth was commonly prescribed as a diet aid, to fight depression, and give housewives a “boost”. The US government criminalized meth in 1970 and classified it as a Schedule II drug, meaning that it has very limited medical use.
Making Meth
Previously available only on the black market for thousands of dollars, the recipe for meth is now accessible free of charge on the Internet. Using common cold medicines such as pseudoephedrine and ephedrine combined with other substances, meth can be made by anyone, almost anywhere. Meth labs have been set up in bedrooms, back yards, trailers, bathtubs, storage units and vans.
Because of the rural nature of the prairie states, as well as a strong agriculture industry that legitimately uses high levels of anhydrous ammonia, theft of anhydrous ammonia, commonly used in the "Birch" meth manufacturing method, has risen sharply.The recent crackdown on the over-the-counter sale of cold medicines has reduced the number of “mom and pop” labs, paving the way for large, sophisticated “super labs” based in Mexico to increase trafficking.
Costs & Quantities
A single gram of meth, a “teener” costs about $80 and can supply 10 – 15 doses which can be smoked, snorted, injected, dissolved or swallowed. A single gram of Heroin can range from $120 - $500.
One ounce of meth can be made for as little as $150 and sold for $1,500.
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