Ephedrine

1. Introduction Ephedrine is a primary ingredient within the herb Ephedra and is popular for its ability to induce fat loss though increased body heat and proneness to burn up fat for fuel, making a net increase of about five percent in metabolic rate for humans. The consumption has the side effects of short term increased blood pressure as well as glucosamine and insulin (Kurtis 2010). Ephedrine is a relatively safe and well documented compound used in 6 month weight loss programs as well as mild performance enhancement in trained individual. Weight loss treatments involving ephedrine over a period longer than 6 months can produce unhealthy side effects, and must be done with diet and exercise to receive its full benefits. Ephedrine is a stimulatory…

For years, Indiana has been plagued with problems related to methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine. Since the year 2013, Indiana has ranked highly in methamphetamine-related categories out of the fifty states. Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine, which means that it has effects on the sympathetic nervous system. The synthesis of pseudoephedrine into methamphetamine is dangerous, has led to the question of needing a prescription for pseudoephedrine, and has brought forth ethical and legal…

Walter White is one of the main characters in the TV series Breaking Bad. In the first season, the character of Walter White undergoes a tremendous transformation. In general, the first season is about discovering how close Walter White can get to “Breaking Bad”. This growth and development of his character are critical because the life he embarks on is one that demands that he adapts to new traits to prosper and most importantly, to survive. For example, for the transformed from a poor…

Taylor Walker Dr. Lu Human Communications 12:30pm October 31 2016 Chrystal Meth Through Crystal Glass Crystal Methamphetamine is an illegal drug that is gradually taking over today’s society, causing a false sense of happiness that rolls out a rapid domino effect potentially depriving the consumer of their concept of tomorrow. Commonly known as meth, crank, chalk, glass or ice, this drug is typically consumed by snorting, smoking or injection. Doing so can cause those involved to run…

hazards to human health and the environment. Meth is produced illegally in many ways, but most often used ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. During the past few years, several seizures of large quantities of ephedrine to Mexico have drawn attention to the extent of buying ephedrine by traffickers in Mexico and the United States; this triggered an international effort to prevent the problem of diversion of ephedrine. According to Huus (2009) “The first big wave of meth arrived in Elkhart in 2002,…

commonly prescribed stimulants for ADHD. Non- prescription drugs such as caffeine or ephedrine are also commonly used by those looking to enhance focus and attention span. All of these drugs work, through various mechanisms and to varying degrees of efficacy, to elevate levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Adderall, a combination of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine, works by binding to monoamine transporters and reversing their direction of action, causing stored monoamines…

These diet pills decrease your appetite by increasing serotonin, a chemical in the brain that affects mood and appetite. Psychiatrists and doctors often prescribe the same medications for mood disorders, nicotine and other drug abuse. Over-the-counter Diet Pills – These types of pills can be obtained at your local drugstore, supermarket or online. While these pills are monitored by the FDA, there is not a highe level of scruntiny given. Examples of such diet pills are Dexatrim, Ephedra, Chitosan…

Methamphetamine- History and Global Policy Amphetamine drugs are the second mostly used drugs in the world (Gunter, 2007). Amphetamine was first made in Germany in 1887 and was initially used to treat asthma and colds. In 1919, a Japanese, Nagayoshi Nagai made Methamphetamine (Meth) from ephedrine. During the first world war, to keep pilots awake in Germany, USA, Japan and Britannia, they were given methamphetamine. In the 1950s, meth was largely abused by students, athletes, and drivers as an…

frequent urge to urinate, and lower back or side pain. From the perspective psychological side effects of this drug is typically either hallucinations, abnormal behavior, or confusion. On the other hand, side effects of methamphetamine include: blurred vision, chest discomfort or pain, dark-colored urine, difficulty breathing, dizziness, faintness, false or unusual sense of wellbeing, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse, fever, and headache.These are also typical side effects for the…

amphetamines. The traditional customer base was fed by biker networks and the growing youth market by local producers/suppliers, and conflicts over market share were quite limited. Violence was more common by methamphetamine users than by traffickers.( Friman, H) As America started to crack down on the materials needed to make the drug it made it harder for local and smaller production to continue so Mexican cartels started exporting it. The US precursor regulations focused on the two chemicals…