The use and abuse of methamphetamines are growing rapidly in the United States. Methamphetamine is not only used for street use but also medical use. There are many effects of using and abusing methamphetamines. There are many different ways to use methamphetamines. These different ways of use affect the body and the mind differently. All of these ways of use result in methamphetamine addiction. There are two different types of addiction. Physical addiction is different than psychological addiction although both can be very dangerous. When a user becomes addicted and tries to stop using they will most likely experience withdrawal symptoms. There are many different ways to get help for the use, abuse and addiction of methamphetamine. Some uses for methamphetamine are for medical reasons. The people that are using for medical reasons can only get a prescription from a doctor. These medical uses include treatment for attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy and obesity. Attention deficit disorder is a condition dealing with short attention span. This disorder is usually found in children. When hyperactivity is also an issue with this disorder it is then called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. This consists of very short attention span and not being able to sit still. These disorders are treated with a pill form of methamphetamine. This is a big reason children are getting addicted to methamphetamine. Narcolepsy is a condition where the individual will fall asleep randomly. This can happen at any time, anywhere and no matter what they are doing. This includes cooking, walking and even driving. These individuals are given a prescription for medical methamphetamine to help keep them awake. Methamphetamine is also used for people with obesity that cannot lose enough weight by strictly diet and exercise. These patients are prescribed an oral medication that is only to be taken for a few weeks. Methamphetamine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Stimulants increase the amount of dopamine released into the brain. “Dopamine is involved in reward, motivation, the experience of pleasure, and motor function. Methamphetamine’s ability to release dopamine rapidl