title: Crystal crush.
abstract: Methamphetamine use has exploded in some unexpected regions of the country, including rural areas of the West and Midwest. The crisis is testing the capacity of hospital emergency departments and public health systems. For users, the initial euphoria from the drug quickly vanishes, with toxic effects on the brain and judgment control.
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Huff
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004637:Emergency Services, Psychiatric; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D015205:Northwestern United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D010594:Pharmacies / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D015995:Prevalence; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012637:Security Measures; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008694:Methamphetamine