World's Most Dangerous Drug

This documentary covers some of the most significant aspects of methamphetamine, featuring numerous clips of the drug itself, use, users, and dealers.

Introduction of corrections officer Brett King with the Multnomah County, Oregon (Portland) Sheriff's office and his video production, "Faces of Meth." (0:06)

"Meth mouth," oral pathology related to methamphetamine use. (0:15)

Effects of methamphetamine on the brain. (0:16)

Injection of the drug, history of its development in Japan and subsequent military use during World War II. Use by workers in Thailand. (0:21)

Demonstration of smoking the drug by Thai prostitutes. (0:26)

Neuroanatomy of central nervous system effects of methamphetamine, including nucleus accumbens and animation of impact on dopamine function at the synapse. (0:27)

Effects of methamphetamine on laboratory mice. (0:28)

Illustration of loss of ability to experience pleasure with chronic methamphetamine use. (0:29)

Illustration of hallucination of "meth bugs." (0:30)

Review of history of production of methamphetamine by bikers in the United States. (0:33)

Demonstration of method of production of methamphetamine used by illicit labs. (0:34)

Busting dealers. (0:40)

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