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Yaba - Nazi Speed |
Street
Names
- Crazy Medicine
- Nazi Speed
- Hitler's Drug
Description
Yaba is a methamphetamine-based drug originating
from Thailand with
alarmingly dangerous properties. Thai for
"crazy medicine," Yaba pills are very
small in size (about the size of a pencil eraser).
Yaba tablets are sometimes flavored (grape, orange,
and vanilla). They are a mixture of methamphetamine
and caffeine. Tasting like candy, the tablets are
marketed to a young audience, particularly at
rave's. Also known as "Nazi speed" because
of its creation by German scientists during World
War II to increase the endurance of their soldiers.
Use
The new form is taken orally and comes in the form
of a tablet small enough to fit in the end of a
drinking straw.
Dangers and Effects
Yaba is extremely addictive and can cause elevated
blood pressure and body temperature, irregular
heartbeat, hallucinations, stroke and death.
The central nervous system (CNS) actions that result
from taking even small amounts include increased
wakefulness, increased physical activity, decreased
appetite, increased respiration, hypothermia, and
euphoria. Other CNS effects include irritability,
insomnia, confusion, tremors, convulsions, anxiety,
paranoia, and aggressiveness. Hypothermia and
convulsions can result in death.
TIME
magazine Photo Essay on Yaba
For additional drug information and street names
please visit http://www.streetdrugs.org
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