Once considered the poor man's cocaine," methamphetamine has seeped into the mainstream in the United States. It is estimated that more than 12 million people have tried the drug, and 1.4 million used it during the past year. Meth-making operations have been uncovered in all fifty states and police departments across the nation now rank methamphetamine as the number one drug they battle today. In this eye-opening title, author Elaine Landau examines...

"Methamphetamine, also called speed and crank, is a powerfully addictive drug. Often referred to simply as meth, it is a synthetic upper or stimulant that revs up the user's metabolism. The rush of pleasure it delivers upon first use can be overwhelming. It leads a person to seek that same feeling again and again. Its relatively low cost and wide availability on the street attract those on the lookout for a cheap high. But the threat of addiction-sometimes...

"Examines the history of methamphetamine, health risks of using the drug, the toll it takes on the lives of users, and what rehabilitation options are available"--