Methamphetamine

Definition

Methamphetamine is an extremely potent stimulant drug that increases activity in the central nervous system causing increased heart rate, decreased appetite along with heightened focus & energy levels.

Related terms

Neurotransmitters:

Chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse.

Central Nervous System (CNS):

The part of the nervous system consisting primarily of the brain and spinal cord.

Dependence:

A state in which there is a compulsive or chronic need, as for a drug; an adaptive state associated with withdrawal upon cessation of repeated exposure to a stimulus.