Methamphetamine

May 29, 2020
Stimulant
  • Also known as meth
  • Known for long lasting enhanced energy and mood

DOSAGE

Light Common High Dangerous
Oral 5 – 10 mg 10 – 30 mg 20 – 40 mg 40 mg +
Snorted 5 – 10 mg 10 – 30 mg 30 – 50 mg 50 mg +
Smoked 5 -10 mg 10 – 20 mg 30 – 60 mg 50 mg +
Injected 5 – 10 mg 10 – 20 mg 20 – 40 mg 40 mg +

DURATION

METHOD ONSET EFFECTS AFTER EFFECTS
Oral 20 – 70 mins 10 – 12 hours 24 hours
Snorted 5 – 10 mins 8 – 10 hours 24 hours
Smoked 0 – 2 mins 3 – 8 hours 24 hours
Injected 0 – 2 mins Unavailable 24 hours

EFFECTS

LIGHT/COMMON DOSE
  • Energetic & increased stamina
  • Euphoria
  • Intense focus
  • Enhanced sense of touch
  • Ego inflation
  • Thoughts & time “speeding up”
  • Low appetite
  • Increased sex drive
  • Temporary erectile dysfunction
  • Mood swings
  • Overheating & dehydration
  • Frequent urination
  • Vibrating vision & visual distortion
  • Teeth grinding
  • Itchiness
  • Difficulty sleeping
HEAVY/DANGEROUS DOSE
  • Feeling of bugs crawling on/under skin
  • Hallucinations
  • Aggression
  • Abnormal & fast heartbeat
  • Seizure
  • Paranoia
  • Stroke
  • Muscle spasms
OVERDOSE
  • Abnormal & fast heartbeat
  • Paranoia
  • Rapid breathing
  • Panic attack
  • High body temperature
  • Uncontrollable shaking
  • Seizure

If you witness someone experiencing the symptoms listed above…

  1. Call 111 for an ambulance or get them to a medic as soon as you can
  2. Stay with them in a low stimulus environment and fresh air
  3. If they are unconscious put them in the stable side position and monitor breathing
  4. Notify those supporting them what they have taken, and be honest
  5. Don’t leave them on their own. Make sure you stay with them until the medics arrive.
AFTER EFFECTS
  • Anxiety
  • low appetite
  • Tiredness & low motivation
  • Irritability
  • Depression
  • Inability to sleep
  • Psychosis

Obviously the only way to completely avoid the dangerous effects of drugs is to not take them. But if you’re going to…

WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND

    1. Have a chat with your doctor or therapist if you are struggling with mental health
      Messing around with your brain chemistry is risky, especially if you are taking medication for your mental health.
    2. Start small & go slow
      Dosages are different for everyone so it’s best to start with a small amount and wait an hour to see how you feel. The effects can last for up to 12 hours and you may feel wide awake longer than that. People report feeling tempted to keep taking more but lack of sleep puts you at greater risk of hallucinations and psychosis.
    3. Avoid taking different substances at the same time
      The mix of effects can be unpredictable and dangerous so it’s safest not to take anything else (including alcohol). If you’re going to, check out our specific combination info at the bottom of the page.

WE ALSO RECOMMEND

  1. Avoid stimulants if you have a family history of cardiovascular disease
    Stimulants can cause strain on the heart. If you’re at all concerned, it’s a good idea to have a check up before considering taking meth.
  2. Use sterile equipment if injecting or snorting and don’t share it
    Make sure your needles are new from a closed packet. Boil any spoons, swabs, or tourniquets that may get blood on it for at least 20 minutes before use. If you are going to inject, do it above the waist to avoid blood clots.
  3. Take regular breaks for snacks and water
    It can be difficult to notice hunger or dehydration which can often be the reason for a bad time. Aim to drink 250 mL (a cup) of water per hour. Especially if you’re doing something that gets your heart rate up, have regular sit downs in fresh air with something to eat.
  4. Stay with trusted friends who know what you’ve taken
    Meth can decrease your inhibitions. You might say yes to something (or someone) you wouldn’t if you were sober. Look out for your mates!
  5. Ensure you have enthusiastic consent and safe sex equipment
    Meth can increase your sex drive. Make sure you have condoms/dental dams, lube, and most importantly – consent! If it’s not a fuck yes, it’s a fuck no!
  6. Plan an easy recovery
    Most people experience low mood and motivation the next day. Make sure you don’t have any commitments and can catch up on sleep. Stay hydrated and try to eat well even if you don’t have an appetite.
  7. Wait at least a month between each use
    Tolerance builds quickly and it’s important to give your body and brain time to recover!

REAGENT RESULTS

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Here’s what the results should look like:

COMBINATIONS

Dangerous
  • MAOIs (a type of antidepressant) = too much stimulation and dangerous physical effects.
  • Tramadol = increased seizure risk.
Unsafe
  • Other stimulants (e.g. cocaine, MDMA, synthetic cathinones) = too much stimulation and lack of sleep can have negative physical and psychological effects.
  • Psychedelics (e.g. LSD, mescaline, mushrooms), or cannabis = increased risk of anxiety and paranoia.
Caution
  • Alcohol = stimulants masks the effect of alcohol so take care not to drink more than you can normally handle – the alcohol effects will catch up to you when the meth wears off!
  • Opioids = stimulants also mask the effects of opioids which increases your risk of overdose.

Disclaimer: Lots of the info here is summarised from Psychonaut Wiki and Tripsit. Some of their data is from scientific research but most is from the personal experiences of contributors. Learn more by following the links below:

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