Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has foiled a major attempt to illegally export a significant quantity of Methamphetamine from India to Saudi Arabia.
About Methamphetamine:
It is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.
It is also known as meth, chalk, ice, and crystal.
It was developed early in the 20th century from its parent drug, amphetamine, and was used originally in nasal decongestants and bronchial inhalers.
Properties of Methamphetamine:
It is a member of the class of amphetamines.
It takes the form of a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol.
It has a role as a neurotoxin, a psychotropic drug, a central nervous system stimulant, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant.
Impact of Methamphetamine on Humans:
It causes increased activity and talkativeness, decreased appetite, and a pleasurable sense of well-being or euphoria.
The use of methamphetamine in higher doses can induce psychosis, bleeding in the brain, skeletal muscle breakdown, and seizures.
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