In AMC's Breaking Bad finale, the deuteragonist, Jesse, screams the words "Say you want this." as he holds his former partner Walter at gunpoint. The room's walls are stained with the blood of their enemies; the litter of fresh corpses scattered around the living space. In this violent scene containing the gore of organized crime, the production and distribution of drugs is portrayed horrifically. The horror lies in the truth of the horrific events that result from the dealings of drugs, the prized possession is methamphetamine. Although the stimulant proposes a gratifying euphoria, it is a danger to individual health and society.
Methamphetamine was created in 1893 by Japanese chemist Nagai Nagayoshi. The respectable chemist synthesized the drug by experimenting with ephedra, a plant used in ancient Chinese medicine. Thus, meth was born. However, another phenomenal accomplishment was the development of crystal meth. Developed by Nagayoshi's protege, Akira Ogata, meth was synthesized into a clear crystal form, useful in its …show more content…
As a medication, methamphetamine would reduce the body’s cravings for food. Patients with ADHD were referred to prescribed meth to replace the need for self-stimulate with intense focus and calmness. However, the drug easily became a crutch and was found as highly addictive. The experience of meth would give a rush akin to that of epinephrine with an increased heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure. As oppose to other stimulants such as cocaine or caffeine, an appeal to abuse was the duration of the rush “[continuing] for up to thirty minutes (Drug).” Also, the high allowed the user to feel to have heightened senses; a user experienced a feeling of higher intelligence and intense focus for four to sixteen hours. Through the highs and rushes, individuals were given the feeling of invincibility and
Methamphetamine was created in 1893 by Japanese chemist Nagai Nagayoshi. The respectable chemist synthesized the drug by experimenting with ephedra, a plant used in ancient Chinese medicine. Thus, meth was born. However, another phenomenal accomplishment was the development of crystal meth. Developed by Nagayoshi's protege, Akira Ogata, meth was synthesized into a clear crystal form, useful in its …show more content…
As a medication, methamphetamine would reduce the body’s cravings for food. Patients with ADHD were referred to prescribed meth to replace the need for self-stimulate with intense focus and calmness. However, the drug easily became a crutch and was found as highly addictive. The experience of meth would give a rush akin to that of epinephrine with an increased heart rate, metabolism, and blood pressure. As oppose to other stimulants such as cocaine or caffeine, an appeal to abuse was the duration of the rush “[continuing] for up to thirty minutes (Drug).” Also, the high allowed the user to feel to have heightened senses; a user experienced a feeling of higher intelligence and intense focus for four to sixteen hours. Through the highs and rushes, individuals were given the feeling of invincibility and