Methamphetamine or Meth is a strong stimulant which can dramatically affect the central nervous system of our brain. It is commonly known as chalk, in its smoke form is also referred as crystal or glass. It is white, odorless crystalline powder which tastes bitter and dissolves easily in water. It causes loss of appetite, increases activity and the user feels a general sense of well being.

Its effect can lasts for up to 6 to 8 hours. This dangerous drug can be easily made with inexpensive ingredients which are easily available in any departmental store. It is for this reason that meth abuse is becoming widespread.

Meth is considered as a schedule II and Psycho-stimulant like other high potential drugs like cocaine and amphetamine. This drug can cause severe cardiovascular problems like increase heartbeat and blood pressure, stroke producing and irreversible damage to blood vessels.


Overdoses causes Hyperthermia and convulsions and if not treated immediate may result in death of the patient. Prolonged use of meth may also lead to hepatitis B and C and even HIV. As most of the times abusers share injection equipment with other people.

As Meth rehab procedure cognitive behavioral interventions are found to be most effective treatment. With this approach counseling aims to help the individual in changing his thinking and behavior so that he can gain mental strength for self control and learns to cope up with various life stresses. Recovery support groups play a vital role in behavioral interventions that can lead to effective long term drug free recovery from meth abuse.


Overdoes emergency patients are cooled off with ice baths and anticonvulsant drugs. Though common antidepressant medications are used as supplements in this treatment but till date there is no exclusive pharmacological treatment is available for this kind of addiction. Meth intoxication should be handled in close observation in a safe and quiet environment.