Methamphetamine, a variant of amphetamine, was first synthesized in Japan in 1893 by Nagayoshi Nagai from the chemical ephedrine.
Source: Origin and History (n.d.). Methamphetamine and other illicit drug education. University of Arizona.
| Drugs: | Stimulants (amphetamine, methamphetamine) |
|---|---|
| Regions: | Japan |