Ice is a slang term for methamphetamine. Ice is a very pure form of meth containing large amounts of dextromethamphetamine and very little levomethamphetamine. Dextromethamphetamine (d-methamphetamine) is responsible for euphoria and other addictive properties of meth. Levomethamphetamine (l-methamphetamine) has no psychotropic properties, instead it acts only as a vasoconstrictor and is used in over the counter decongestants. Most meth is a racemic mixture of both d- and l-amphetamine.
Methamphetamine is highly addictive because of dopamine. Dopamine is the pleasure chemical. Anything enjoyable causes dopamine to be released. It is been shown that playing Video Games, gambling, sex, and eating all increase dopamine. Not only does dopamine produce a high, it is a reinforcing chemical. Thus experiences where large amounts of dopamine is released are reinforced and people will likely continue to do those activities.
The human brain is naturally able to produce up to 100 units of dopamine. This spike in dopamine only occurs during sex. Most scientists agree that the need to propagate the species (humans) is why so much dopamine is produced during sex, to ensure that humanity will continue. Methamphetamine is able to produce a staggering 1,200 units of dopamine. No other drug can produce nearly as much dopamine. Cocaine for example produces about 200 units.
As a result of the extreme increase in dopamine as well as an increase of serotonin and norepinephrine, other "feel good" chemicals the brain begins to change. The receptors for the neurotransmitters become downregulated (less sensitive) and more drug is required to obtain a euphoria. Meth is a neurotoxin and long term use is likely to cause brain damage because dopamine cells will literally burn up. In some extreme cases people can develop anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure after using meth on a chronic, long term basis.
Further, one might mention that, when compared to the manufacture of many other drugs, "Ice" is easily manufactured from readily available precursors.
Drumstick ice-cream is no more popular than any other type of ice-cream. What is popular in one area, may not be as popular in another, but if the consumption of both is measured as a whole, they are equally popular.
because it kicks ass!!!!
Because it tastes really good
The most popular drug is probably cigarettes.
Ice is another form of methamphetamine.
crystal meth.
Ice is one of the nicknames for the drug methamphetamine aka methylamphetamine. Its negative effects are that of methamphetamine.
Ice skating is done all over the world, so there isnt a pacific place. Although there are places that figure skating is most popular.
Good marketing and a great fan base.
If you are talking about the drug ice then absolutely. You should not be carrying a baby if you are going yo harm it with a drug.
ice crystal crysatal methamphetamine hydrochloride
Crystal Meth.