title: Methamphetamine abuse: medical and dental considerations.
abstract: Amphetamines are central nervous system stimulants with high abuse potential and intense physiological and psychological effects. Abuse of methamphetamine--a methyl derivative of amphetamine--has grown to epidemic proportions across the United States. Due to the characteristic signs of methamphetamine abuse that appear in the oral cavity dentists should have a heightened awareness of the medical and dental issues surrounding this dangerous behavior. Moreover, recognition and proper referral to treatment should be a part of every provider's plan for preventing the devastating psychological, oral, and overall systemic effects of methamphetamine abuse.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: Ryan J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Smart
authors.forename: Mort
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008694:Methamphetamine