Who uses Methamphetamine?
Unlike other drugs, Methamphetamine appeals equally to both genders. Although traditionally used by white, working class males 18 to 34 years of age on the West Coast and College students the demographics are now much broader. Native Americans and Hispanics are using Meth in growing numbers however relatively few African Americans are regular users of Methamphetamines. What are the “risk factors” for Meth abuse and dependence? Early onset of stimulant use, multiple-substance abuse, daily cigarette smoking between 13 and 17 years of age, depression, ADHD, the manic phase of bipolar disorder, obesity and a desire to enhance sexual pleasure and known risk factors for Methamphetamine abuse and dependence. What is a stimulant and how does Meth work? Stimulants are powerful modulators of Dopamine activity. Stimulants are grouped into two distinct classes based on mechanism of action. 1) The first group consists of the “uptake blockers” and includes cocaine and Ritalin. 2) The second group is
