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METHAMPHETAMINE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Offences and crimes
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- designated safe sampling area
1, record 1, English, designated%20safe%20sampling%20area
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DSSA 1, record 1, English, DSSA
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The designated safe sampling area(DSSA) at Toronto's International Mail Processing Centre is aimed at keeping illegal drugs off our streets. DSSAs allow for suspected highly toxic substances to be sampled and analyzed by a CBSA [Canada Border Services Agency] on-site chemist. The DSSA has the capability of providing real-time identification of designer drugs such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, as well as precursors and legitimate chemicals, using a database of over 100, 000 chemicals. 1, record 1, English, - designated%20safe%20sampling%20area
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Infractions et crimes
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aire d'échantillonnage désignée sécuritaire
1, record 1, French, aire%20d%27%C3%A9chantillonnage%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9e%20s%C3%A9curitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AEDS 1, record 1, French, AEDS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'aire d'échantillonnage désignée sécuritaire (AEDS) du Centre de traitement du courrier international de Toronto vise à empêcher les drogues illégales de circuler dans nos rues. Dans l'AEDS, des échantillons de substances soupçonnées d'être hautement toxiques sont prélevés et analysés par un chimiste de l'ASFC [Agence des services frontaliers du Canada]. Il est possible dans l'AEDS d'identifier en temps réel des drogues de synthèse, comme le fentanyl et la méthamphétamine, ainsi que des précurseurs et des produits chimiques légitimes, à partir d’une base de données de plus de 100 000 produits chimiques [...] 1, record 1, French, - aire%20d%27%C3%A9chantillonnage%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9e%20s%C3%A9curitaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sexology
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chemsex
1, record 2, English, chemsex
correct, noun, familiar
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- party and play 2, record 2, English, party%20and%20play
correct, noun, familiar
- PnP 3, record 2, English, PnP
correct, noun, familiar
- PnP 3, record 2, English, PnP
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sexual activity ... sustained, enhanced, or facilitated by the use of disinhibiting and stimulant drugs, and often taking place over several days ... 4, record 2, English, - chemsex
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chemsex usually refers to men who have sex with other men using drugs like methamphetamine or mephedrone to enhance and prolong their sexual experience. 5, record 2, English, - chemsex
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sexologie
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sexualité sous drogues
1, record 2, French, sexualit%C3%A9%20sous%20drogues
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SSD 2, record 2, French, SSD
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- relation sexuelle avec consommation de drogue de synthèse 3, record 2, French, relation%20sexuelle%20avec%20consommation%20de%20drogue%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
feminine noun
- chemsex 4, record 2, French, chemsex
anglicism, masculine noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pratique qui consiste à consommer des produits psychoactifs, le plus souvent illicites, dans le but de faciliter, de prolonger ou d'améliorer les rapports sexuels. 1, record 2, French, - sexualit%C3%A9%20sous%20drogues
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sexualité sous drogues; SSD : désignations et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 19 juin 2024. 5, record 2, French, - sexualit%C3%A9%20sous%20drogues
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rush
1, record 3, English, rush
correct, noun, familiar
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flash 1, record 3, English, flash
correct, noun, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Immediately after smoking or intravenous injection, the methamphetamine user experiences an intense sensation, called a "rush" or "flash, "that lasts only a few minutes and is described as extremely pleasurable. Oral or intranasal use produces euphoria – a high, but not a rush. 2, record 3, English, - rush
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rush
1, record 3, French, rush
anglicism, masculine noun, familiar
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- flash 2, record 3, French, flash
anglicism, masculine noun, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès qu'une personne fume ou s'injecte de la méthamphétamine, elle ressent une sensation intense appelée «rush» ou «flash» qui ne dure que quelques minutes et qu'on dit extrêmement agréable. La consommation orale ou intranasale produit une sensation d'euphorie, mais pas de «rush». 1, record 3, French, - rush
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crystal methamphetamine hydrochloride
1, record 4, English, crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- crystal methamphetamine 2, record 4, English, crystal%20methamphetamine
correct
- crystal meth 3, record 4, English, crystal%20meth
correct
- ice 4, record 4, English, ice
correct, familiar
- tina 3, record 4, English, tina
correct, familiar
- glass 3, record 4, English, glass
correct, familiar
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crystal methamphetamine is a colorless, odorless form of d-methamphetamine, a powerful and highly addictive synthetic(man-made) stimulant. Crystal methamphetamine typically resembles small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white "rocks" of various sizes. Like powdered methamphetamine(another form of d-methamphetamine), crystal methamphetamine is abused because of the long-lasting euphoric effects it produces. Crystal methamphetamine, however, typically has a higher purity level and may produce even longer-lasting and more intense physiological effects than the powdered form of the drug. 2, record 4, English, - crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crystal methamphetamine use is associated with numerous serious physical problems. The drug can cause rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, and damage to the small blood vessels in the brain--which can lead to stroke. Chronic use of the drug can result in inflammation of the heart lining. Overdoses can cause hyperthermia(elevated body temperature), convulsions, and death. 2, record 4, English, - crystal%20methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- méthamphétamine en cristaux
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- meth en cristaux 2, record 4, French, meth%20en%20cristaux
correct, feminine noun
- méthamphétamine cristallisée 3, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20cristallis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- 222 4, record 4, French, 222
correct, familiar
- beurre d'arachides 4, record 4, French, beurre%20d%27arachides
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- kryptonite 4, record 4, French, kryptonite%20
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- pinotte 4, record 4, French, pinotte
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthamphétamine en cristaux est un stimulant très puissant du système nerveux central. Elle provoque une forte dépendance et cause des problèmes de santé graves tels que neurotoxicité, paranoïa, psychose, dépression, violence et décès. 5, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les cristaux stimulent le système nerveux central par l'accroissement des niveaux de neurotransmetteurs, comme la dopamine. À faible dose, ils rendent plus alerte et suppriment la sensation de faim et de fatigue. À forte dose, ces cristaux peuvent engendrer de l'agitation et des comportements bizarres. Les effets physiques sont une accélération du rythme cardiaque, une augmentation de la tension artérielle et de la température corporelle. 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine%20en%20cristaux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cristal de metanfetamina
1, record 4, Spanish, cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- metanfetamina en cristal 2, record 4, Spanish, metanfetamina%20en%20cristal%20
correct, feminine noun
- cristal 3, record 4, Spanish, cristal%20
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- hielo 4, record 4, Spanish, hielo
masculine noun, familiar
- arranque 4, record 4, Spanish, arranque
masculine noun, familiar
- vidrio 4, record 4, Spanish, vidrio
masculine noun, familiar
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El cristal [...] suele tener una forma de pedacitos de vidrio y se toma diluido en la bebida. Su ingesta provoca un efecto de euforia durante unas 18 horas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Droga de diseño muy peligrosa que afecta gravemente al cerebro [con] efectos similares a los de la cocaína, aunque [...] mucho más barata y adictiva. Entre otras consecuencias, puede causar daños cardiovasculares y desnutrición. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cristal%20de%20metanfetamina
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polydrug laboratory
1, record 5, English, polydrug%20laboratory
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most of the clandestine laboratories are polydrug laboratories, manufacturing more than one single illicit drug(for example, a combination of methylenedioxyamphetamine(MDA) and MDMA, a combination of MDA and methamphetamine or a combination of MDMA and methamphetamine). 1, record 5, English, - polydrug%20laboratory
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- laboratoire multidrogue
1, record 5, French, laboratoire%20multidrogue
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- methamphetamine hydrochloride
1, record 6, English, methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sulfate salt of the dextrorotary isomer of methamphetamine, having the same actions as the base. 2, record 6, English, - methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Methamphetamine hydrochloride is used orally in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It has been used as an anorectic in the treatment of obesity but no longer recommended for this purpose. 2, record 6, English, - methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H15N 3, record 6, English, - methamphetamine%20hydrochloride
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chlorhydrate de méthamphétamine
1, record 6, French, chlorhydrate%20de%20m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chlorhydrate de méthamphétamine. Propriétés pharmacologiques : 1. nooanaleptique; 2. anorexigène; 3. sympathomimétique; 4. sympathomimétique indirect; 5. hyperglycémiant. 2, record 6, French, - chlorhydrate%20de%20m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H15N 3, record 6, French, - chlorhydrate%20de%20m%C3%A9thamph%C3%A9tamine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- clorhidrato de metanfetamina
1, record 6, Spanish, clorhidrato%20de%20metanfetamina
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El Cidrín es [...] un anorexígeno compuesto a base de clorhidrato de metanfetamina, que forma parte de las anfetaminas. Este medicamento se prescribe para tratamiento del síndrome de déficit atencional o trastornos de concentración y atención con hiperactividad. Su prescripción médica debe hacerse a través de receta cheque. 2, record 6, Spanish, - clorhidrato%20de%20metanfetamina
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fórmula química: C10H15N 3, record 6, Spanish, - clorhidrato%20de%20metanfetamina
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ecstasy
1, record 7, English, ecstasy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- E 2, record 7, English, E
correct
- X 2, record 7, English, X
correct
- XTC 3, record 7, English, XTC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Adam 2, record 7, English, Adam
correct, familiar
- beans 4, record 7, English, beans
correct, noun, plural, familiar
- clarity 5, record 7, English, clarity
familiar
- euphoria 5, record 7, English, euphoria
familiar
- hug 4, record 7, English, hug
correct, noun, familiar
- love drug 6, record 7, English, love%20drug
correct, familiar
- lover's speed 5, record 7, English, lover%27s%20speed
familiar
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic, psychoactive drug composed of 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine(MDMA)(q. v.) that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. 7, record 7, English, - ecstasy
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ecstasy was originally made of a single specific chemical (MDMA). In order to avoid legal problems, chemists working in secret labs started creating new drugs with similar characteristics (and sometimes similar effects). Today, Ecstasy may or may not contain MDMA. 5, record 7, English, - ecstasy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ecstasy
1, record 7, French, ecstasy
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- E 2, record 7, French, E
masculine noun, familiar
- XTC 2, record 7, French, XTC
masculine noun, familiar
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Adam 2, record 7, French, Adam
masculine noun, familiar
- drogue de l'amour 3, record 7, French, drogue%20de%20l%27amour
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- ecsta 2, record 7, French, ecsta
masculine noun, familiar
- pilule de l'amour 4, record 7, French, pilule%20de%20l%27amour
correct, feminine noun
- taz 2, record 7, French, taz
masculine noun, familiar
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance psychédélique constituée de MDMA (3,4-méthylènedioxyméthamphétamine) et reliée à l'amphétamine et à la mescaline. 5, record 7, French, - ecstasy
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ecstasy [désignait] à l'origine une molécule chimique particulière, la MDMA (3,4-méthylènedioxyméthamphétamine) responsable des effets psychoactifs. [Sa] composition est souvent incertaine; la molécule MDMA n'est pas toujours présente et peut être mélangée à d'autres substances [...]. L'ecstasy se présente sous la forme de comprimés de couleurs et de formes variées ornés d'un motif. 6, record 7, French, - ecstasy
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lorsqu'ils avalent de l'ecstasy, les usagers disent qu'ils gobent. L'apparition massive de l'ecstasy est notamment associée à l'émergence du mouvement musical techno et à l'organisation de «rave parties». Aujourd'hui ces produits sont consommés dans d'autres lieux festifs tels que les boîtes de nuit, les bars, etc. 6, record 7, French, - ecstasy
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- éxtasis
1, record 7, Spanish, %C3%A9xtasis
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Éxtasis. Origen. Es una droga que se elabora por síntesis química en laboratorios clandestinos. Se vende aduciendo que sólo posee MDMA, pero generalmente está adulterado. Las drogas sintéticas como el éxtasis tienen un potencial tóxico adicional, debido a la descontrolada variedad de sustancias (activos y adulterantes) que, de hecho, se ofrecen en el mercado ilegal. 2, record 7, Spanish, - %C3%A9xtasis
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-07-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- goofball
1, record 8, English, goofball
generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stimulant concocted from a variety of drugs, including amphetamine and its salts, barbituric acid and its salts and derivatives, and methamphetamine and its salts. Taken with soft drinks or alcohol, goofballs give the user a kick similar to intoxication. 2, record 8, English, - goofball
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- excitant
1, record 8, French, excitant
masculine noun, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- dopant 2, record 8, French, dopant
masculine noun, specific
- remontant 2, record 8, French, remontant
masculine noun, specific
- euphorique 2, record 8, French, euphorique
masculine noun, specific
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance propre à augmenter l'activité, la vitalité d'un organisme (Dict. Robert); drogue qui tient le sujet éveillé et en conscience lui permettant un effort d'une plus longue durée. 1, record 8, French, - excitant
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aussi connue sous les formes argotiques «dynamite» et «maboulette». 3, record 8, French, - excitant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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