Smart Ryan J, Rosenberg Mort
Tufts University School Dental Medicine, USA.
J Mass Dent Soc. 2005 Summer;54(2):44-6, 48-9.
Amphetamines are central nervous system stimulants with high abuse potential and intense physiological and psychological effects. Abuse of methamphetamine--a methyl derivative of amphetamine--has grown to epidemic proportions across the United States. Due to the characteristic signs of methamphetamine abuse that appear in the oral cavity dentists should have a heightened awareness of the medical and dental issues surrounding this dangerous behavior. Moreover, recognition and proper referral to treatment should be a part of every provider's plan for preventing the devastating psychological, oral, and overall systemic effects of methamphetamine abuse.
苯丙胺类药物是中枢神经系统兴奋剂，具有很高的滥用潜力以及强烈的生理和心理效应。甲基苯丙胺（一种苯丙胺的甲基衍生物）的滥用在美国已呈流行之势。由于甲基苯丙胺滥用会在口腔出现特征性体征，牙医应提高对围绕这种危险行为的医学和牙科问题的认识。此外，识别并适当转诊进行治疗应成为每位医疗服务提供者预防甲基苯丙胺滥用造成的毁灭性心理、口腔及全身影响计划的一部分。
