50 Insane Facts About Meth

Question 1

What is the key ingredient in meth production found in cold medicine?

Answer 1

Pseudoephedrine

Question 2

When was methamphetamine first synthesized and where?

Answer 2

1893 in Japan

Question 3

What is the prescription form of methamphetamine occasionally prescribed for ADHD?

Answer 3

Desoxyn

Question 4

What are the street names for meth?

Answer 4

Crystal, chalk, ice, devil’s dandruff

Question 5

What are the forms in which meth can appear?

Answer 5

Crystal, powder (speed), and base

Question 6

What long-term effects does meth have on the brain?

Answer 6

It lowers the brain’s ability to produce dopamine naturally, causing depression.

Question 7

Why is meth highly addictive?

Answer 7

It floods the brain with dopamine, creating an intense high.

Question 8

What is ‘meth mouth’?

Answer 8

Severe tooth decay due to dry mouth, teeth grinding, and other factors.

Question 9

What symptoms indicate a meth overdose?

Answer 9

High body temperature, chest pain, and seizures.

Question 10

Name one risk of using meth during surgeries.

Answer 10

Increased risk of heart failure due to interactions with anesthesia.

Question 11

What was the purpose of meth use by Nazi soldiers during WWII?

Answer 11

To keep soldiers awake and alert during the Blitzkrieg.

Question 12

What condition can arise from mixing meth with antidepressants?

Answer 12

Serotonin syndrome

Question 13

Which U.S. state launched the controversial ‘Meth, We’re on it’ campaign?

Answer 13

South Dakota

Question 14

Which 1997 song is about meth use despite its upbeat tone?

Answer 14

‘Semi-Charmed Life’ by Third Eye Blind

Question 15

What is ‘tweaking’ in the context of meth use?

Answer 15

A state characterized by paranoia, irritability, and sleeplessness.

Question 16

What unusual tactic was used for meth smuggling in 2022?

Answer 16

A man was arrested with an illegal amount of sharks and meth.

Question 17

Which plant is the natural source of ephedrine, used in meth production?

Answer 17

Ephedra plant

Question 18

Name one celebrity patient of Dr. Feelgood, who was injected with amphetamines.

Answer 18

President Kennedy

Question 19

What danger do meth labs pose besides explosions?

Answer 19

They contaminate the environment by seeping chemicals into soil and water.

Question 20

What is the alternative method for making meth that doesn’t use ephedrine?

Answer 20

The P2P process

Question 21

How long does it typically take for meth addiction to develop?

Answer 21

2 to 5 years with repeated use.

Question 22

True or False: Meth causes literal holes in the brain.

Answer 22

False, meth damages the brain but does not create holes.

Question 23

What term is used to describe meth that has been dyed blue?

Answer 23

‘Smurf dope’

Question 24

What impact did Breaking Bad have on public interest in meth production?

Answer 24

It inspired copycats and deeper interest in meth production.

Question 25

Why is it risky to mix meth with opioids?

Answer 25

It can cause respiratory depression and increases the risk of overdose.

Question 26

What happened when a Florida man called the police about his meth in 2022?

Answer 26

He was arrested after asking the police to test his meth, suspecting it was bath salts.

Question 27

What unusual place did a Florida man hide his meth in a hit-and-run case?

Answer 27

Between his buttocks.

Question 28

What are some withdrawal symptoms from meth?

Answer 28

Exhaustion, hallucinations, anxiety, and muscle spasms.

Question 29

Which military force used meth during World War II in suicide missions?

Answer 29

Japanese kamikaze pilots

Question 30

What was discovered in a $1.5 million house in San Jose in 2023?

Answer 30

A meth lab

Question 31

What is the Matrix Model?

Answer 31

A behavioral therapy approach for treating meth addiction.

Question 32

How can you support someone going through meth withdrawal?

Answer 32

Ensure they rest, stay hydrated, eat healthily, and remain positive.

Question 33

What experiment showed meth improved learning and memory in a species?

Answer 33

A 2010 experiment with pond snails.

Question 34

How did Adolf Hitler reportedly sustain his energy?

Answer 34

By taking a cocktail of drugs, including meth and cocaine.

Question 35

What common additive to meth makes it more dangerous?

Answer 35

Lithium, sulfuric acid, or fentanyl.

Question 36

What was once sold over the counter for asthma and congestion but discontinued due to abuse?

Answer 36

Amphetamine inhalers like Benzedrine.

Question 37

True or False: Meth users are immune to the effects of tasers.

Answer 37

False, a 2010 study found no fatal complications from tasers in meth-injected sheep.

Question 38

What was one of the main uses of amphetamines in World War II for American soldiers?

Answer 38

To stay awake and stave off battle fatigue.

Question 39

What is the relationship between meth and dopamine?

Answer 39

Meth floods the brain with dopamine, creating an intense high.

Question 40

Which country is known for widespread meth use and even government trafficking in the ’90s and 2000s?

Answer 40

North Korea

Question 41

What role did meth play in weight-loss pills in the 1950s?

Answer 41

It was used as an ingredient but later banned due to health risks.

Question 42

What are the symptoms of serotonin syndrome?

Answer 42

Seizures or heart attacks caused by mixing meth with antidepressants.