What is Meth?

What is Meth?

Meth is a controlled substance, classified as a Schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act because it has a high potential for abuse.
Methamphetamine is a prescription drug (Desoxyn) which is sometimes used to treat: attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy and obesity. Physicians may chose to prescribe methamphetamine when amphetamines (Adderall®) or other stimulants fail to be effective. Meth also has legimate military applications.
Meth is chemically related to amphetamine but it is is more potent, longer lasting and more harmful to the CNS than amphetamine.
Methamphetamine is a sympathomimetic amine which bears a strong resemblance to a number of familiar psychoactive chemicals:

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Meth is a controlled substance classified as a Schedule II drug.