Book chapter
Methamphetamine Addiction
Principles of Addiction, Volume 1, pp.689-698
Elsevier Science and Technology Books
2013
Abstract
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that induces euphoria, wakefulness, energy, and confidence. The drug was used widely as a pharmaceutical product until its prohibition under international drug control conventions in 1971. Contemporary use is mainly illegal, with the number of illicit users estimated at between 14 and 53 million worldwide. Excessive use can lead to dependence and paranoia, and it can also increase the risk of cardiovascular and other health and social problems. Despite the extent of methamphetamine use, and resulting harms, no specialized treatment options for this drug have been proved to be effective.
Details
- Title
- Methamphetamine Addiction
- Authors
- R McKetin (Author) - Australian National UniversityS S Kaye (Author) - Australian National UniversityK J Clemens (Author) - Macquarie UniversityDaniel F Hermens (Author) - Brain and Mind Research Institute
- Contributors
- M Miller (Editor)
- Publication details
- Principles of Addiction, Volume 1, pp.689-698
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science and Technology Books
- Date published
- 2013
- DOI
- 10.1016/B978-0-12-398336-7.00070-X
- ISBN
- 9780123983367
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451064602621
- Output Type
- Book chapter
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