"Methamphetamine" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The smokable form is a drug of abuse and is referred to as crank, crystal, crystal meth, ice, and speed.
| Descriptor ID |
D008694
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.092.471.683.152.619
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| Concept/Terms |
Methamphetamine- Methamphetamine
- Desoxyephedrine
- Metamfetamine
- Methylamphetamine
- N-Methylamphetamine
- N Methylamphetamine
- Deoxyephedrine
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Methamphetamine" by people in Profiles.
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Methamphetamine Poisoning After "Plugging" Intentional Recreational Rectal Use. J Emerg Med. 2024 05; 66(5):e597-e600.
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Polydrug use patterns, risk behavior and unmet healthcare need in a community-based sample of women who use cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Addict Behav. 2018 10; 85:94-99.
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Correlates of depressed mood among young stimulant-using homeless gay and bisexual men. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2012 Oct; 33(10):641-9.
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Profile of lifetime methamphetamine use among homeless adults in Los Angeles. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2008 Jan 01; 92(1-3):277-81.