Crystal methamphetamine abuse: a concern to oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Synthetically manufactured methamphetamine ("ice," "crystal") appears to be undergoing a rebirth in popularity because experienced drug users are reportedly unable to distinguish between the qualities of the cocaine and methamphetamine euphoria. Like cocaine, adverse drug reactions with therapeutic drugs used in dentistry have been reported, ranging from mild intoxication to sudden death. This article discusses the pharmacology of this illicit drug and the problems associated with its use in patients undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois, Chicago.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011954:Receptors, Dopamine / Q000187:drug effects; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D013515:Surgery, Oral
D011954:Receptors, Dopamine; D008694:Methamphetamine