Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine (contracted from N-methylamphetamine) is a potent central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity. Methamphetamine was discovered in 1893 and exists as two enantiomers: levo-methamphetamine and dextro-methamphetamine. Methamphetamine properly refers to a specific chemical, the racemic free base, which is an equal mixture of levomethamphetamine and dextromethamphetamine in their pure amine forms. It is rarely prescribed over concerns involving human neurotoxicity and potential for recreational use as an aphrodisiac and euphoriant, among other concerns, as well as the availability of …
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Australian Human Rights Commission · 15 April 2024
As a result of the inquiry, I find that the following acts of the Commonwealth are inconsistent with, or contrary to, articles 9(1), 17(1) and 23(1) of the ICCPR and …
[Redacted] has tested positive on 21/07/2017 for methamphetamine and placed on non-contact visits. Children …
SVA: Social Ventures Australia · 8 April 2024 English
This report provides an overview of the profile of the families enrolled in the Newpin Program to date and an insight into the early outcomes achieved. [...] 4 Newpin SA …
Daniel and Sadie had a long-term history of methamphetamine use and their relationship was characterised …
NBER: National Bureau of Economic Research · 4 April 2024 English
drug treatment admissions or consumption of illicit drugs other than marijuana such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or opioids over this sample period. …
drugs other than marijuana such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or opioids over this sample period. Dhaval … of prescription painkillers), cocaine, or methamphetamine, the pathways through which ENDS taxes may … the past year and 0.2 percent report using methamphetamine during the past year. For individuals aged …
HRI: Harm Reduction International · 27 March 2024
[...] In November 2022, Sri Lanka expanded the applicability of the death penalty by adding methamphetamine as a substance the possession, import/export, or trafficking over five grams of which can be …
applicability of the death penalty by adding methamphetamine as a substance the possession, import/export …
ORF: Observer Research Foundation · 27 March 2024 English
Introduction According to US naval officer and historian Alfred Thayer Mahan, often referred to as the ‘father of sea power’, [a] certain conditions, such as the concept of ‘national character’ …
Andaman Sea and Malacca Strait, transporting methamphetamine to Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and …
AOHC: Association of Ontario’s Health Centres · 26 March 2024 English
developing and delivering this program. [...] ACTION: Catalyst is a program aimed at reducing crystal methamphetamine use and bolstering access to health care and social support. [...] Enrollment is open (participants …
Innovative, Contingency Management Community for Methamphetamine Recovery Presenters: Street Health Centre - … Providence Care Description: People who use crystal methamphetamine are often met with persistent barriers to housing … Catalyst is a program aimed at reducing crystal methamphetamine use and bolstering access to health care and … discussing the unique experience of crystal methamphetamine addiction with peers and volunteers who have …
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre · 26 March 2024 English
juice) MDMA/Ecstasy capsules (non- prescribed) Nitrous oxide (nangs, bulbs) Cannabis and/or Methamphetamine powder Prescribed/non- cannabinoid-related (speed) prescribed products T. [...] chiropractor …
Nitrous oxide (nangs, bulbs) Cannabis and/or Methamphetamine powder Prescribed/non- cannabinoid-related … prescribed products Tobacco (this includes Methamphetamine base (paste) tobacco that has been mixed with … with cannabis) Crystal methamphetamine Prescribed/non- E-cigarettes (ice/shabu) prescribed Pharmaceutical … are circulating in Sydney and may be sold as methamphetamine. These drugs are dangerous and can cause overdose …
GI-TOC: Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime · 22 March 2024 English
illicit opium-pop. [...] As of early 2023, the Taliban 12 were reportedly taxing shipments of methamphetamine, opium and heroin transiting Afghanistan’s border to Pakistan, based on the type of drug and … Taliban’s narcotics ban was followed by enhanced enforcement against the harvesting of ephedra and methamphetamine manufacture, resulting in the closure of over 700 met. …
Taliban announces a ban on ephedra harvesting Methamphetamine trafficking across Afghanistan’s central provinces … cultivation, the rapidly increasing market for methamphetamine and limited synthetic drug production contribute … well-established opiate markets and the burgeoning methamphetamine trade. The cultivation of opium poppy had provided … 54 Simultaneously, the rising production of methamphetamine in Afghanistan55 adds to a drug-use epidemic … Turkey, where methamphetamine abuse is wide- spread,56 and in Europe, where Afghan methamphetamine has become …
USAID: United States Agency for International Development · 22 March 2024 English
The Request integrates solutions to these issues across sectors and seeks to prevent and respond to GBV by addressing the root causes of violence, improving protection services for survivors, and …
American overdose deaths, such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. INL builds partner capacity to … corrupt actors and Afghan- produced heroin and methamphetamine traveling the southern route. Porous borders … capacity to combat the trafficking of opiates and methamphetamine drugs from Afghanistan flowing through Central … narcotics trafficking, especially fentanyl, methamphetamine, and their precursors; investigate and prosecute … the production and trafficking of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other illicit drugs. Funding will support …
Brookings Institution · 21 March 2024 English
Dear Chair Hassan, Ranking Member Romney, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Thank you …
Mexico coveted in China to pay for fentanyl and methamphetamine precursor chemicals. Because of the potency-per-weight … group-linked pharmacies selling fentanyl- and methamphetamine-laced drugs and other dangerous and prescription … necessary, is inadequate since fentanyl and methamphetamine labs are easy to rebuild. Yet the Mexican government … Southeast Asia and the Pacific region and include methamphetamine in the portfolio of actions. These countries … Mexican pharmacies that sell fentanyl- and methamphetamine-adulterated drugs and prosecuting the networks …